Drake Bulldogs Volleyball Schedule 2026 (TV, Times)
Drake Bulldogs 2026 schedule: 28 games, 12 at home, 1 on national TV. First-serve times, TV channels, results and a printable PDF.
Season so far
- Record
- 12-12 (from final scores)
- Streak
- W1
- Games played
- 24
Last 3 results
- W 3–2 at Murray State Racers Sat, Oct 31
- L 1–3 at Belmont Bruins Fri, Oct 30
- W 3–2 vs. Evansville Purple Aces Sat, Oct 24
Next up
- When
- Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM ET
- Where
- Knapp Center, Des Moines, Iowa
- TV / stream
- ESPN+
| Date / first serve | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | South Dakota Coyotes at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Aug 29, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | DePaul Blue Demons at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Aug 29, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Milwaukee Panthers at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | 1–3 · Final |
| Sep 5, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs vs. Cal State Northridge Matadors | TBD | 3–2 · Final |
| Sep 6, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs at Kansas State Wildcats | ESPN+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Sep 11, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs vs. Utah Valley Wolverines | TBD | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 11, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs vs. Radford Highlanders | TBD | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 12, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs at Kansas City Kangaroos | Midco Sports Plus | 3–2 · Final |
| Sep 15, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Omaha Mavericks at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Sep 16, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs at Iowa Hawkeyes | BTN | 0–3 · Final |
| Sep 18, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs vs. Wright State Raiders | B1G+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs at Michigan State Spartans | B1G+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Sep 22, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Northern Iowa Panthers at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 25, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Murray State Racers at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Oct 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs at Illinois State Redbirds | ESPN+ | 3–2 · Final |
| Oct 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs at Bradley Braves | ESPN+ | 2–3 · Final |
| Oct 8, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs at Northern Iowa Panthers | ESPN+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Oct 10, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs at Indiana State Sycamores | TBD | 3–1 · Final |
| Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | UIC Flames at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Oct 17, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Valparaiso VALPARAISO at Drake Bulldogs | TBD | 1–3 · Final |
| Oct 23, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Bradley Braves at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | 2–3 · Final |
| Oct 24, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Evansville Purple Aces at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | 2–3 · Final |
| Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs at Belmont Bruins | TBD | 1–3 · Final |
| Oct 31, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs at Murray State Racers | ESPN+ | 3–2 · Final |
| Nov 6, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Southern Illinois Salukis at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 7, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Belmont Bruins at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Drake Bulldogs at Valparaiso VALPARAISO | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Drake Bulldogs at UIC Flames | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
Drake Bulldogs season at a glance
- Home and away
- 12 home games, 12 road games, 4 neutral-site games (28 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+ 18, B1G+ 2, BTN 1, Midco Sports Plus 1; 6 games without a listed channel yet.
- Longest road trip
- 5 straight games away from home, Sep 5 to Sep 12.
- Next game
- vs. Southern Illinois Salukis, Friday, November 6 at 7:00 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.
Drake Bulldogs schedule by the numbers
- 12 home
- 12 away
- 4 neutral site
- 1 on national TV (0 still to play)
Games by month: Aug 2026 3 · 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 Drake Bulldogs’ season
The available schedule contains 28 regular-season games: 24 completed and 4 not marked final. The remaining games include 2 at home, 2 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Southern Illinois Salukis on November 6. Use the schedule above for the latest start and channel.
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Drake Bulldogs 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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Drake Bulldogs schedule FAQ
When does the Drake Bulldogs season start?
The first game in the current schedule is vs. South Dakota Coyotes on Friday, August 28 at 7:00 PM ET, on ESPN+.
How many back-to-backs do the Drake Bulldogs have?
The current schedule has 10 sets of games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Drake Bulldogs games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Drake Bulldogs this season: ESPN+ (18 games), B1G+ (2 games), BTN (1 game) and Midco Sports Plus (1 game). 6 games have no channel listed yet. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before first serve.
How do I print the Drake Bulldogs 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.