Western Illinois’ 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule features a demanding nonconference slate, including road games at Minnesota and Indiana, followed by a 16-game Ohio Valley Conference schedule. The Leathernecks open Nov. 2 at Valparaiso and finish the regular season Feb. 27 at Lindenwood.

By the Numbers
  • 16 Ohio Valley Conference games
  • Nov. 2 season opener at Valparaiso
  • March 3-6 OVC tournament in Evansville, Indiana
Yes, But

All dates and times are subject to change.

State of Play
  • Western Illinois hosts Tennessee State on Dec. 11 to begin conference play.
  • The nonconference schedule includes road matchups at Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa and Coastal Carolina, plus three games at Buffalo’s Queen City Classic.
  • The OVC tournament is scheduled for the Ford Center in Evansville.
What's Next

The Leathernecks begin the season Nov. 2, with the full schedule and updates available through GoLeathernecks.com.

Bottom Line

Western Illinois will face a substantial early-season road test before turning to a 16-game conference slate that sets the path to the OVC tournament.