Ball State Cardinals Volleyball Schedule 2026 (TV, Times)
Ball State Cardinals 2026 schedule: 27 games, 10 at home. First-serve times, TV channels, results and a printable PDF. Combine teams in one free schedule.
Season so far
- Record
- 16-7 (from final scores)
- Streak
- W1
- Games played
- 23
Last 3 results
- W 3–2 vs. Bowling Green Falcons Sat, Oct 31
- L 1–3 vs. Bowling Green Falcons Fri, Oct 30
- W 3–2 vs. Akron Zips Fri, Oct 23
Next up
- When
- Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM ET
- Where
- Alumni Arena, Buffalo, New York
- TV / stream
- ESPN+
| Date / first serve | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT | Ball State Cardinals at Notre Dame Fighting Irish | ACCNX | 3–2 · Final |
| Aug 29, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT | Xavier Musketeers vs. Ball State Cardinals | TBD | 1–3 · Final |
| Sep 3, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Ball State Cardinals | TBD | 1–3 · Final |
| Sep 4, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT | Dayton Flyers vs. Ball State Cardinals | TBD | 0–3 · Final |
| Sep 5, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Ball State Cardinals at Wright State Raiders | ESPN+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 11, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT | Stetson Hatters vs. Ball State Cardinals | TBD | 0–3 · Final |
| Sep 11, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Ball State Cardinals at Campbell Fighting Camels | FloSports | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 12, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | Ball State Cardinals vs. Furman Paladins | TBD | 3–1 · Final |
| Sep 15, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT | Ball State Cardinals at Cincinnati Bearcats | ESPN+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Northwestern Wildcats at Ball State Cardinals | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Sep 19, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | IU Indianapolis Jaguars at Ball State Cardinals | ESPN+ | 1–3 · Final |
| Sep 25, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Western Michigan Broncos at Ball State Cardinals | ESPN+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Sep 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Western Michigan Broncos at Ball State Cardinals | ESPN+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Oct 2, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Ball State Cardinals at Toledo Rockets | ESPN+ | 1–3 · Final |
| Oct 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Ball State Cardinals at Toledo Rockets | ESPN+ | 1–3 · Final |
| Oct 6, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Miami (OH) RedHawks at Ball State Cardinals | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Oct 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Central Michigan Chippewas at Ball State Cardinals | ESPN+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Oct 16, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Bobcats | ESPN+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Oct 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Bobcats | ESPN+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Oct 20, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT | Ball State Cardinals at Miami (OH) RedHawks | ESPN+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Oct 23, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Ball State Cardinals | ESPN+ | 2–3 · Final |
| Oct 30, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Bowling Green Falcons at Ball State Cardinals | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Oct 31, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT | Bowling Green Falcons at Ball State Cardinals | ESPN+ | 2–3 · Final |
| Nov 6, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Ball State Cardinals at Buffalo Bulls | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 7, 2026, 4:00 PM EST | Ball State Cardinals at Buffalo Bulls | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Kent State Golden Flashes at Ball State Cardinals | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 14, 2026, 4:00 PM EST | Ball State Cardinals at Eastern Michigan Eagles | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
Ball State Cardinals season at a glance
- Home and away
- 10 home games, 12 road games, 5 neutral-site games (27 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- 10 sets of games on consecutive days.
- National TV
- 22 games with a national broadcast listed.
- TV and streaming listed
- National: ESPN+ 20, ACCNX 1, FloSports 1; 5 games without a listed channel yet.
- Longest road trip
- 9 straight games away from home, Aug 28 to Sep 15.
- Next game
- at Buffalo Bulls, Friday, November 6 at 6:00 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 first serve starts at 10 PM ET or later; a road trip is a run of consecutive games away from home.
Ball State Cardinals schedule by the numbers
- 10 home
- 12 away
- 5 neutral site
- 0 on national TV
Games by month: Aug 2026 2 · Sep 2026 11 · Oct 2026 10 · Nov 2026 4
National TV counts games carried on a national broadcast or cable network (such as ESPN, Fox, TNT or a national conference network), not regional channels or streaming-only games.
Plan the rest of Ball State Cardinals’ season
The available schedule contains 27 regular-season games: 23 completed and 4 not marked final. The remaining games include 1 at home, 3 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Buffalo Bulls on November 6. Use the schedule above for the latest start and channel.
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Ball State Cardinals schedule notes
This page lists the regular-season games available from our sports data provider. Start times and TV channels may change; unannounced details remain TBD. The PDF lists the games still to play (choose "PDF with past games" for the full regular season with games already played) and is a snapshot of the latest available data when downloaded.
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Ball State Cardinals schedule FAQ
When does the Ball State Cardinals season start?
The first game in the current schedule is at Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Friday, August 28 at 6:30 PM ET, on ACCNX. The first home game is vs. Northwestern Wildcats on Thursday, September 17.
How many back-to-backs do the Ball State Cardinals have?
The current schedule has 10 sets of games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Ball State Cardinals games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Ball State Cardinals this season: ESPN+ (20 games), ACCNX (1 game) and FloSports (1 game). 5 games have no channel listed yet. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before first serve.
How do I print the Ball State Cardinals schedule?
Use the "Download PDF of remaining games" button near the top of this page to get a printable PDF of the games still to play with first serve times (choose "PDF with past games" for the full regular season) and TV channels, then print it from your PDF viewer. The PDF is a snapshot of the schedule when downloaded.