Full Road Schedule
Road Trip Highlights
Bloomington — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Bloomington offers a beautiful Big Ten campus town with limestone architecture. The Eastern Illinois Panthers visit Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Mon, Nov 2 to face the Indiana Hoosiers.
Iowa City — Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Iowa City offers Midwestern charm, the Wave to Children's Hospital, and a passionate fanbase. The Eastern Illinois Panthers visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Fri, Nov 6 to face the Iowa Hawkeyes.
South Bend — Purcell Pavilion
South Bend offers Touchdown Jesus, the Golden Dome, and college football's most iconic campus. The Eastern Illinois Panthers visit Purcell Pavilion on Mon, Nov 9 to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Nashville — Memorial Gymnasium (TN)
Nashville offers live music on Broadway, hot chicken, and an electric sports atmosphere. The Eastern Illinois Panthers visit Memorial Gymnasium (TN) on Tue, Nov 17 to face the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Louisville — Knights Hall
Louisville offers bourbon country, the Kentucky Derby, and a vibrant downtown scene. The Eastern Illinois Panthers visit Knights Hall on Sat, Dec 5 to face the Bellarmine Knights.
Kansas City — Swinney Center
Kansas City offers the BBQ capital of America and some of the loudest fans in sports. The Eastern Illinois Panthers visit Swinney Center on Wed, Dec 9 to face the Kansas City Roos.
Champaign — State Farm Center
The Eastern Illinois Panthers visit State Farm Center on Fri, Nov 20 to face the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Dekalb — NIU Convocation Center
The Eastern Illinois Panthers visit NIU Convocation Center on Sat, Dec 19 to face the Northern Illinois Huskies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many away games do the Eastern Illinois Panthers play in 2026?
The Eastern Illinois Panthers play 8 away games in the 2026 season, visiting 8 different cities.
What is the Eastern Illinois Panthers's longest road trip in 2026?
The longest road trip is 3 games over 8 days, visiting Bloomington, Iowa City, South Bend.
What is the Eastern Illinois Panthers's toughest road game in 2026?
The marquee road game is on Mon, Nov 2 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington against the Indiana Hoosiers.
What is the first away game of the 2026 season for the Eastern Illinois Panthers?
The first away game is on Mon, Nov 2 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington against the Indiana Hoosiers.
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