Full Road Schedule
Road Trip Highlights
Chicago — Wintrust Arena
Chicago offers legendary sports history, deep-dish pizza, and stunning lakefront views. The Northern Illinois Huskies visit Wintrust Arena on Wed, Nov 11 to face the DePaul Blue Demons. Read our Wintrust Arena visitor guide →
Miami — Ocean Bank Convocation Center
Miami offers beaches, nightlife, Art Deco architecture, and tropical game-day vibes. The Northern Illinois Huskies visit Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Fri, Nov 27 to face the Manhattan Jaspers.
Cleveland — Wolstein Center
Cleveland offers a revitalized downtown, the Rock Hall, and passionate game-day crowds. The Northern Illinois Huskies visit Wolstein Center on Sun, Dec 6 to face the Cleveland State Vikings.
Iowa City — Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Iowa City offers Midwestern charm, the Wave to Children's Hospital, and a passionate fanbase. The Northern Illinois Huskies visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sun, Dec 20 to face the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Peoria — Renaissance Coliseum
The Northern Illinois Huskies visit Renaissance Coliseum on Fri, Nov 6 to face the Bradley Braves.
Evanston — Welsh-Ryan Arena
The Northern Illinois Huskies visit Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sat, Nov 21 to face the Northwestern Wildcats.
Youngstown — Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center
The Northern Illinois Huskies visit Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center on Thu, Dec 31 to face the Youngstown State Penguins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many away games do the Northern Illinois Huskies play in 2026?
The Northern Illinois Huskies play 7 away games in the 2026 season, visiting 7 different cities.
What is the Northern Illinois Huskies's longest road trip in 2026?
The longest road trip is 2 games over 6 days, visiting Peoria, Chicago.
What is the Northern Illinois Huskies's toughest road game in 2026?
The marquee road game is on Wed, Nov 11 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago against the DePaul Blue Demons.
What is the first away game of the 2026 season for the Northern Illinois Huskies?
The first away game is on Fri, Nov 6 at Renaissance Coliseum in Peoria against the Bradley Braves.
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