Northwestern Wildcats Volleyball Schedule 2026 (TV, Times)
Northwestern Wildcats 2026 schedule: 28 games, 12 at home. First-serve times, TV channels, results and a printable PDF. Combine teams in one free schedule.
Season so far
- Record
- 7-16 (from final scores)
- Streak
- L12
- Games played
- 23
Last 3 results
- L 2–3 vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Sat, Oct 31
- L 2–3 at Illinois Fighting Illini Thu, Oct 29
- L 0–3 at Purdue Boilermakers Sun, Oct 25
Next up
- When
- Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 PM ET
- Where
- Alaska Airlines Arena, Seattle, Washington
- TV / stream
- B1G+
| Date / first serve | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Northwestern Wildcats at George Mason Patriots | ESPN+ | 1–3 · Final |
| Aug 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Northwestern Wildcats at American University Eagles | ESPN+ | 2–3 · Final |
| Aug 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | Northwestern Wildcats at Georgetown Hoyas | ESPN+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 3, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT | Northwestern Wildcats vs. Alabama Crimson Tide | SECN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Sep 4, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Northwestern Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs | SECN+ | 1–3 · Final |
| Sep 8, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Butler Bulldogs at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | 1–3 · Final |
| Sep 11, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Virginia Tech Hokies at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Sep 12, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Long Island University Sharks at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Green Bay Phoenix at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | 3–2 · Final |
| Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Northwestern Wildcats at Ball State Cardinals | ESPN+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT | Northwestern Wildcats vs. IU Indianapolis Jaguars | TBD | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 24, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | USC Trojans at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Sep 26, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | UCLA Bruins at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Oct 1, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Northwestern Wildcats at Minnesota Golden Gophers | B1G+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Oct 3, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Ohio State Buckeyes at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Oct 9, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT | Northwestern Wildcats at Penn State Nittany Lions | B1G+ | 0–3 · Final |
| Oct 10, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Northwestern Wildcats at Maryland Terrapins | B1G+ | 2–3 · Final |
| Oct 15, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Nebraska Cornhuskers at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Oct 17, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Michigan State Spartans at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | 3–1 · Final |
| Oct 22, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Michigan Wolverines at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | 3–0 · Final |
| Oct 25, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Northwestern Wildcats at Purdue Boilermakers | TBD | 0–3 · Final |
| Oct 29, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT | Northwestern Wildcats at Illinois Fighting Illini | TBD | 2–3 · Final |
| Oct 31, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | 3–2 · Final |
| Nov 6, 2026, 10:00 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Washington Huskies | B1G+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 8, 2026, 9:00 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Oregon Ducks | B1G+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Iowa Hawkeyes at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers | B1G+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 17, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Wisconsin Badgers | B1G+ | Scheduled |
Northwestern Wildcats season at a glance
- Home and away
- 12 home games, 14 road games, 2 neutral-site games (28 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- 7 sets of games on consecutive days.
- National TV
- 25 games with a national broadcast listed.
- TV and streaming listed
- National: B1G+ 19, ESPN+ 4, SECN+ 2; 3 games without a listed channel yet.
- Late first serves
- 1 game starting at 10 PM ET or later.
- Longest road trip
- 5 straight games away from home, Aug 28 to Sep 4.
- Next game
- at Washington Huskies, Friday, November 6 at 10:00 PM ET on B1G+.
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.
Northwestern Wildcats schedule by the numbers
- 12 home
- 14 away
- 2 neutral site
- 0 on national TV
Games by month: Aug 2026 3 · Sep 2026 10 · Oct 2026 10 · Nov 2026 5
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 Northwestern Wildcats’ season
The available schedule contains 28 regular-season games: 23 completed and 5 not marked final. The remaining games include 1 at home, 4 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Washington Huskies on November 6. Use the schedule above for the latest start and channel.
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Northwestern Wildcats 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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Northwestern Wildcats schedule FAQ
When does the Northwestern Wildcats season start?
The first game in the current schedule is at George Mason Patriots on Friday, August 28 at 6:00 PM ET, on ESPN+. The first home game is vs. Butler Bulldogs on Tuesday, September 8.
How many back-to-backs do the Northwestern Wildcats have?
The current schedule has 7 sets of games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Northwestern Wildcats games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Northwestern Wildcats this season: B1G+ (19 games), ESPN+ (4 games) and SECN+ (2 games). 3 games have no channel listed yet. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before first serve.
How do I print the Northwestern Wildcats 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.