Illinois State Redbirds Volleyball Schedule 2026 (TV, Times)
Illinois State Redbirds 2026 schedule: 27 games, 11 at home. First-serve times, TV channels, results and a printable PDF.
Season so far
- Record
- 17-7 (from final scores)
- Streak
- L2
- Games played
- 24
Last 3 results
- L 1–3 at Bradley Braves Tue, Nov 3
- L 2–3 vs. Southern Illinois Salukis Sat, Oct 31
- W 3–1 vs. Valparaiso VALPARAISO Fri, Oct 30
Next up
- When
- Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM ET
- Where
- CEFCU Arena, Normal, Illinois
- TV / stream
- ESPN+
| Date / first serve | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT | Illinois State Redbirds at Seton Hall Pirates | ESPN+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Aug 29, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | Illinois State Redbirds vs. NJIT Highlanders | TBD | 3–0 · Final |
| Aug 30, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | Illinois State Redbirds vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | TBD | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 4, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Illinois State Redbirds at Central Michigan Chippewas | ESPN+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 5, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | Illinois State Redbirds at Central Michigan Chippewas | ESPN+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 6, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT | Illinois State Redbirds at Eastern Michigan Eagles | TBD | 3–2 · Final |
| Sep 11, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Western Illinois Leathernecks at Illinois State Redbirds | ESPN+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Sep 12, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Lindenwood Lions at Illinois State Redbirds | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Sep 13, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT | Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Illinois State Redbirds | ESPN+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Sep 19, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | Illinois State Redbirds vs. Marist Red Foxes | TBD | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 20, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | Illinois State Redbirds at Oakland Golden Grizzlies | TBD | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 25, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Illinois State Redbirds at UIC Flames | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Sep 26, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Illinois State Redbirds at Valparaiso VALPARAISO | ESPN+ | 3–2 · Final |
| Oct 1, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Northern Iowa Panthers at Illinois State Redbirds | ESPN+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Oct 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Drake Bulldogs at Illinois State Redbirds | ESPN+ | 3–2 · Final |
| Oct 6, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Bradley Braves at Illinois State Redbirds | ESPN+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Oct 9, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Indiana State Sycamores at Illinois State Redbirds | ESPN+ | 1–3 · Final |
| Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Illinois State Redbirds at Evansville Purple Aces | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Oct 17, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | Illinois State Redbirds at Indiana State Sycamores | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Oct 23, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Illinois State Redbirds at Southern Illinois Salukis | ESPN+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Oct 25, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | Belmont Bruins at Illinois State Redbirds | ESPN+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Valparaiso VALPARAISO at Illinois State Redbirds | ESPN+ | 1–3 · Final |
| Oct 31, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Southern Illinois Salukis at Illinois State Redbirds | ESPN+ | 3–2 · Final |
| Nov 3, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Illinois State Redbirds at Bradley Braves | ESPN+ | 1–3 · Final |
| Nov 6, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | UIC Flames at Illinois State Redbirds | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Illinois State Redbirds at Murray State Racers | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 14, 2026, 2:30 PM EST | Illinois State Redbirds at Belmont Bruins | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
Illinois State Redbirds season at a glance
- Home and away
- 11 home games, 13 road games, 3 neutral-site games (27 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- 12 sets of games on consecutive days.
- National TV
- 22 games with a national broadcast listed.
- TV and streaming listed
- National: ESPN+ 22; 5 games without a listed channel yet.
- Longest road trip
- 6 straight games away from home, Aug 28 to Sep 6.
- Next game
- vs. UIC Flames, 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.
Illinois State Redbirds schedule by the numbers
- 11 home
- 13 away
- 3 neutral site
- 0 on national TV
Games by month: Aug 2026 3 · Sep 2026 10 · 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 Illinois State Redbirds’ season
The available schedule contains 27 regular-season games: 24 completed and 3 not marked final. The remaining games include 1 at home, 2 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against UIC Flames on November 6. Use the schedule above for the latest start and channel.
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Illinois State Redbirds 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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Illinois State Redbirds schedule FAQ
When does the Illinois State Redbirds season start?
The first game in the current schedule is at Seton Hall Pirates on Friday, August 28 at 3:00 PM ET, on ESPN+. The first home game is vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks on Friday, September 11.
How many back-to-backs do the Illinois State Redbirds have?
The current schedule has 12 sets of games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Illinois State Redbirds games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Illinois State Redbirds this season: ESPN+ (22 games). 5 games have no channel listed yet. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before first serve.
How do I print the Illinois State Redbirds 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.