NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State volleyball team has announced its promotions for its 2026 home schedule.
The promotions begin with the 2026 home opener against Western Illinois, as ISU will be hosting a Black Out inside CEFCU Arena with the 6 p.m. first serve on September 11.
Two days later on September 13, when the Birds host Purdue Fort Wayne with the program's Youth Volleyball Day and Reggie Kids Club Day. Tickets for the game can be purchased for $7 with the promo code VBFUN.
Friday, October 2's contest against Drake will be the Camper Reunion Game, where attendees of ISU's summer volleyball camps will receive a free ticket, while family members will receive a ticket at a reduced rate.
ISU's yearly home battle with the Bradley Braves on October 6 will be the program's "Pack The Arena" night, in addition to a Whiteout. Students will receive an ISU crewneck, while all fans can purchase tickets for just $7 for the contest.
On Sunday, October 25, the game will be "Monster Match". Celebrate Halloween with pre-match trick-or-treating on the CEFCU Arena concourse including stations from Illinois State athletic programs and campus and community partners.
Friday, October 30 will be Student Appreciation Night, where students get into the game free of charge and there will be free food for ISU students at the contest.
Senior night for the program will be on Friday, November 6 in a 6 p.m. first serve against the UIC Flames.
There will also be postgame autograph sessions after the matches on September 13, October 2, and October 6.
