Western Illinois Leathernecks 2026-27 Basketball Schedule
Western Illinois Leathernecks full regular-season schedule with tip-off times, TV channels and results. Download a printable PDF or add this team to your combined schedule.
The Western Illinois Leathernecks play home games at Western Hall in Macomb, Illinois. In 2026-27 the team competes in the Ohio Valley Conference. The men's college basketball season tips off in early November 2026, and the conference tournament winner earns an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, which expands to 76 teams this season, with Selection Sunday on March 14, 2027. Every regular-season game available from our data provider is listed below with tip-off times and TV channels; anything not yet announced is marked TBD.
| Date / tip-off | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at Valparaiso Beacons | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 7, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Houston Christian Huskies at Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 9, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Simpson (IA) Storm at Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners at Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 16, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at Minnesota Golden Gophers | BTN | Scheduled |
| Nov 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. UAlbany Great Danes | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 21, 2026, 1:30 PM EST | Mercyhurst Lakers vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 22, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at Canisius Golden Griffins | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 28, 2026, 3:00 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 30, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at Houston Christian Huskies | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 3, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at Indiana Hoosiers | BTN | Scheduled |
| Dec 8, 2026 · Time TBD | St. Ambrose Fighting Bees at Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 11, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Tennessee State Tigers at Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 13, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at Iowa Hawkeyes | BTN | Scheduled |
| Dec 21, 2026 · Time TBD | East West Phantoms at Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EST | Culver Stockton Wildcats at Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 2, 2027, 4:00 PM EST | SIU Edwardsville Cougars at Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 7, 2027, 8:30 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at Tennessee State Tigers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 9, 2027, 4:30 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 14, 2027, 8:30 PM EST | Eastern Illinois Panthers at Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 16, 2027, 4:30 PM EST | UT Martin Skyhawks at Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 21, 2027, 8:30 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at Morehead State Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 23, 2027, 4:30 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 28, 2027, 8:30 PM EST | Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 30, 2027, 4:30 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at SIU Edwardsville Cougars | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 4, 2027, 9:00 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at UT Martin Skyhawks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 11, 2027, 8:30 PM EST | Lindenwood Lions at Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 13, 2027, 4:30 PM EST | Morehead State Eagles at Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 18, 2027, 8:30 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at Eastern Illinois Panthers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 25, 2027, 8:30 PM EST | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Western Illinois Leathernecks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 27, 2027, 4:30 PM EST | Western Illinois Leathernecks at Lindenwood Lions | TBD | Scheduled |
Western Illinois Leathernecks season at a glance
- Home and away
- 14 home games, 15 road games, 2 neutral-site games (31 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- 2 sets of games on consecutive days: Nov 20–Nov 21, Nov 21–Nov 22.
- National TV
- 5 games with a national broadcast listed: Nov 2 at Valparaiso Beacons (ESPN+); Nov 16 at Minnesota Golden Gophers (BTN); Nov 22 at Canisius Golden Griffins (ESPN+); Dec 3 at Indiana Hoosiers (BTN); Dec 13 at Iowa Hawkeyes (BTN).
- TV and streaming listed
- National: BTN 3, ESPN+ 2; 26 games without a listed channel yet.
- Longest road trip
- 7 straight games away from home, Nov 16 to Dec 3.
- Next game
- at Valparaiso Beacons, Monday, November 2 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Computed from the schedule on this page. Times and dates are U.S. Eastern. A back-to-back is two games on consecutive calendar days; national TV means the provider lists a national broadcast; a late tip-off starts at 10 PM ET or later; a road trip is a run of consecutive games away from home.
Plan the rest of Western Illinois Leathernecks’ season
The available schedule contains 31 regular-season games: 0 completed and 31 not marked final. The remaining games include 14 at home, 15 away and 2 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Valparaiso Beacons on November 2. Use the schedule above for the latest tip-off and channel.
26 remaining games have an unconfirmed tip-off or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Western Illinois Leathernecks schedule notes
This page lists the regular-season games available from our sports data provider. Tip-off times and TV channels may change; unannounced details remain TBD. A PDF includes the full regular season, including games already played, and is a snapshot of the latest available data when downloaded.
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Western Illinois Leathernecks schedule FAQ
When does the Western Illinois Leathernecks season start?
The first game in the current schedule is at Valparaiso Beacons on Monday, November 2 at 8:00 PM ET, on ESPN+. The first home game is vs. Houston Christian Huskies on Saturday, November 7.
How many back-to-backs do the Western Illinois Leathernecks have?
The current schedule has 2 sets of games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Western Illinois Leathernecks games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Western Illinois Leathernecks this season: BTN (3 games) and ESPN+ (2 games). 26 games have no channel listed yet. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before tip-off.
How do I print the Western Illinois Leathernecks schedule?
Use the "Download full-season PDF" button near the top of this page to get a printable PDF of the full regular season with tip-off times and TV channels, then print it from your PDF viewer. The PDF is a snapshot of the schedule when downloaded.