Full Road Schedule
Road Trip Highlights
St. Louis — Chaifetz Arena
St. Louis offers the Gateway Arch, toasted ravioli, and one of baseball's greatest traditions. The Illinois State Redbirds visit Chaifetz Arena on Sat, Nov 14 to face the Saint Louis Billikens.
Bloomington — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Bloomington offers a beautiful Big Ten campus town with limestone architecture. The Illinois State Redbirds visit Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sun, Dec 13 to face the Indiana Hoosiers.
Dayton — UD Arena
The Illinois State Redbirds visit UD Arena on Thu, Nov 5 to face the Dayton Flyers.
South Easton — Merkert Gymnasium
The Illinois State Redbirds visit Merkert Gymnasium on Sun, Nov 22 to face the Stonehill Skyhawks.
Cambridge — Lavietes Pavilion
The Illinois State Redbirds visit Lavietes Pavilion on Wed, Nov 25 to face the Harvard Crimson.
Evanston — Welsh-Ryan Arena
The Illinois State Redbirds visit Welsh-Ryan Arena on Mon, Nov 30 to face the Northwestern Wildcats.
Charleston — Groniger Arena
The Illinois State Redbirds visit Groniger Arena on Thu, Dec 3 to face the Eastern Illinois Panthers.
Murray — CFSB Center
The Illinois State Redbirds visit CFSB Center on Thu, Dec 31 to face the Murray State Racers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many away games do the Illinois State Redbirds play in 2026?
The Illinois State Redbirds play 8 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 4 games over 12 days, visiting South Easton, Cambridge, Evanston, Charleston.
What is the Illinois State Redbirds's toughest road game in 2026?
The marquee road game is on Sat, Nov 14 at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis against the Saint Louis Billikens.
What is the first away game of the 2026 season for the Illinois State Redbirds?
The first away game is on Thu, Nov 5 at UD Arena in Dayton against the Dayton Flyers.
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