Chambana Sun

Illinois women's gymnastics head coach Nadalie Walsh has unveiled the team's 2025 schedule. The Illini will host five contests, while most of their competitions will be on the road, including a first-ever conference trip to new Big Ten opponent UCLA.

In January, Illinois opens the season with a quad meet at Ball State on January 12. This marks their third meeting with the Cardinals, second against SEMO, and first encounter with UW-Eau Claire. The team returns to Huff Hall on January 18 to start Big Ten competition against Nebraska before heading to Los Angeles for a meet with UCLA on January 25. They conclude the month facing Penn State in Happy Valley on January 31.

February begins with a home meet against Ohio State in Champaign on February 7. Two days later, they host Missouri at Huff Hall for the first of two meetings this season. On February 14, Illinois travels to St. Louis to compete against Missouri, Iowa, and Alabama, followed by a road meet at Iowa on February 16. Washington visits Huff Hall for Illinois' final Big Ten home meet of the season on February 22.

March starts with the B1G 4 meet in College Park, Maryland, where Illinois faces Maryland, Michigan, and Minnesota. On March 8, they compete against Western Michigan, Central Michigan, and Wilberforce in Battle Creek, Michigan. Their final home meet is scheduled for March 16 against Northern Illinois before heading to the Big Ten Championships on March 21.

In April, Illinois aims for its 21st consecutive NCAA regional appearance on April 2. Potential regional locations include Salt Lake City; Seattle; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; and University Park, Pennsylvania. The NCAA Championships will take place at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

The complete schedule is available online.