Full Road Schedule
Road Trip Highlights
Palm Desert — Acrisure Arena
The Illinois State Redbirds play 2 games at Acrisure Arena (Mon, Nov 23 – Tue, Nov 24), making it an ideal multi-game destination.
Chicago — Jones Convocation Center
Chicago offers legendary sports history, deep-dish pizza, and stunning lakefront views. The Illinois State Redbirds visit Jones Convocation Center on Sat, Dec 5 to face the Chicago State Cougars.
Moraga — University Credit Union Pavilion
The Illinois State Redbirds visit University Credit Union Pavilion on Mon, Nov 2 to face the Saint Mary's Gaels.
West Lafayette — Mackey Arena
The Illinois State Redbirds visit Mackey Arena on Mon, Nov 9 to face the Purdue Boilermakers.
Fargo — Scheels Center
The Illinois State Redbirds visit Scheels Center on Fri, Nov 13 to face the North Dakota State Bison.
Charleston — Groniger Arena
The Illinois State Redbirds visit Groniger Arena on Wed, Dec 2 to face the Eastern Illinois Panthers.
Murray — CFSB Center
The Illinois State Redbirds visit CFSB Center on Thu, Dec 17 to face the Murray State Racers.
Evansville — Ford Center
The Illinois State Redbirds visit Ford Center on Tue, Dec 29 to face the Evansville Purple Aces.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many away games do the Illinois State Redbirds play in 2026?
The Illinois State Redbirds play 9 away games in the 2026 season, visiting 8 different cities.
What is the Illinois State Redbirds's longest road trip in 2026?
The longest road trip is 2 games over 5 days, visiting West Lafayette, Fargo.
Which cities do the Illinois State Redbirds visit most in 2026?
The most-visited cities are Palm Desert (2 games), Moraga (1 game), West Lafayette (1 game).
What is the first away game of the 2026 season for the Illinois State Redbirds?
The first away game is on Mon, Nov 2 at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga against the Saint Mary's Gaels.
Other MVC away schedules
More MVC teams whose road schedules are worth a look, if you're building a season around more than one side.