Northern Illinois Schedule 2026
When does Northern Illinois play next?
Northern Illinois plays next on Saturday, Nov 7 at 7:00 PM ET: Northern Illinois @ Dayton, on ESPN+. The record so far is 0-1. The full schedule is free to read on this page. Season Pass ($47 a year) puts every Northern Illinois game in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook and updates it when a time or channel changes.
Next game: vs Dayton, in 1 day
Northern Illinois are 0-1 through the 2026-27 NCAA Men's Basketball season, 7th in the Horizon League. Their next game is Northern Illinois @ Dayton on Saturday, Nov 7 on ESPN+. Most games air on ESPN+ and CBS Sports Network. Add the full Northern Illinois schedule to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook — it syncs automatically when games are rescheduled.
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Northern Illinois @ Dayton
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| Nov 11 Wed |
Clarke @ Northern Illinois
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| Nov 14 Sat |
Northern Illinois @ Bellarmine
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| Nov 18 Wed |
Northern Illinois @ Marquette
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| Nov 21 Sat |
Northern Illinois @ Bowling Green
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Northern Illinois schedule FAQ
Where can I watch Northern Illinois?
Most Northern Illinois games air on ESPN+ and CBS Sports Network. The next one, Northern Illinois @ Dayton, is on ESPN+. Each game in the schedule above lists its channel, and the SportsCal calendar event carries it too, with a watch link for televised games.
When is the next Northern Illinois home game?
The next Northern Illinois home game is Clarke @ Northern Illinois on Wednesday, Nov 11 at 7:00 PM ET.
How many games are left on the Northern Illinois schedule?
30 games are still to play on the Northern Illinois schedule, counting from today and including every competition listed. New games, such as playoff dates, are added when they are announced.
How do I add the Northern Illinois schedule to Google Calendar or Apple Calendar?
Get Season Pass ($47 a year) and add the Northern Illinois calendar: you get one subscribe link that works in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Games show in your time zone and update on their own when times change, and your other teams can go in the same calendar.
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