MARION, Ind. - Indiana Wesleyan men's basketball has released their schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Head Coach Greg Tonagel enters his 22nd season at the helm with a 578-150 career record. IWU concluded last season with a 28-6 overall record and a second-place finish in the Crossroads League. The red and gray advanced to the NAIA Round of 16 for the fourth time in the last six seasons.
 
The upcoming regular season features 28 games, with 11 taking place in their $30 million state-of-the-art facility, I Am Third Arena. The Wildcats tip off their season in Fort Wayne on October 30-31 for the CRL/WHAC Challenge. The home opener in I Am Third Arena will take place on November 6 against Kuyper. The Crossroads League slate begins on November 18th on the road at Goshen. The Wildcats will play against 7 opponents that qualified for the NAIA National Championship last.


SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

• October 30 | at CRL/WHAC Challenge | Season Opener
• November 6 | vs. Kuyper | I Am Third Arena Home Opener
• November 18 | at Goshen | Crossroads League Opener
• November 21 | vs. Taylor | Rivalry Game
• November 23 | vs. IU Southeast | 2026 NAIA First Round Appearance
• December 5 | vs. #22 Huntington | 2026 NAIA First Round Appearance
• January 16 | vs. #19 Bethel | 2026 NAIA Second Round Appearance
• February 13 | vs. #2 Grace | 2026 NAIA Quarterfinal Appearance

HOME SCHEDULE

• November 6 | vs. Kuyper
• November 21 | vs. Taylor
• November 23 | vs. IU Southeast
• December 5 | vs. Huntington
• January 6 | vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene
• January 16 | vs. Bethel
• January 23 | vs. Goshen
• January 30 | vs. Saint Francis
• February 6 | vs. Spring Arbor
• February 13 | vs. Grace
• February 17 | vs. Marian

For a complete view of the schedule, click HERE.
Season and single-game tickets will go on sale at a later date.





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