Romeoville, Ill. - Lewis University men's basketball head coach Kevin Reynolds revealed the team's 2026-27 schedule, which features 28 games, including 13 at home in the newly renovated Neil Carey Arena.
The Flyers will begin their 2026 season on Nov. 9 with a nonconference game against Purdue Northwest in Hammond, Ind. This will be the first meeting between Lewis and PNW in program history. Lewis had previously played Purdue Calumet before they merged with PNW. After their return, they will head to McKendree for the McKendree Challenge Nov. 13-14, where they will face Kentucky Wesleyan and Tiffin.
The Flyers will host their first home game at the newly renovated Neil Carey Arena against Calumet on November 18. To wrap up November, the team will face Judson (Nov. 21), Wisconsin Parkside (Nov. 25), and open conference play against the University of Illinois Springfield on November 29.
The month of December is light for the Flyers with only four games featuring one home nonconference game against Purdue Northwest (Dec. 9). The remaining games on the Flyers' December slate include Maryville (Dec. 5), Indianapolis (Dec. 16), and their final non-conference game of the year against Ferris State (Dec. 20).
January brings the team's busiest stretch, with 10 games. The Flyers will first face Quincy (Jan. 2), followed by the University of Missouri St. Louis (Jan. 4) in Romeoville. The Flyers will then hit the road to Lebanon, Ill., again and face McKendree for the first time this season. Back at home, the Flyers will face William Jewel (Jan. 9), which was GLVC Conference Champions in the 2025-26 season. The remainder of January includes games against Maryville (Jan. 13), Rockhurst (Jan. 16), Quincy (Jan. 20), Southwest Baptist (Jan. 23), UMSL (Jan. 27), and Drury (Jan. 30).
To open February, the Flyers will compete against McKendree (Feb. 3) and Lincoln (Feb. 6) at Neil Carey Arena. They will then have a stretch of two away games, playing Missouri S&T (Feb. 13) and UIS (Feb. 17). Home games against Truman State (Feb. 20) and Indianapolis (Jan. 24) will conclude the Flyers' home regular-season games. The team will wrap up their 28-game season and head to play Upper Iowa on Feb. 27.
The post-season GLVC Tournament will be March 4-7 and will include quarterfinals, semifinals, and the championship. After GLVC play, the NCAA Regional will be March 13-16, and the Elite Eight will be March 24-27.
Tickets are also now on sale for all home basketball games as well. The Flight Pass returns for the 2026-27 year after a successful debut last season. The pass is an
all-access pass that grants admission to
ANY home Lewis University athletic event during the 2026–27 season. The all-access pass costs $250.
Basketball season passes are also available for $100, plus applicable fees. Season passes offer
significant savings and eliminate the need to purchase individual tickets. They're perfect for regular attendees, families, and loyal Flyer fans.
Lewis also continues its partnership with
HomeTown Ticketing, offering flexible ways to purchase and access your passes:
- Buy online via the Lewis Box Office
- Use the HomeTown Fan App (iOS & Android)
- Purchase at the door on game day
Additionally, single match tickets are available with their prices shown below:
- Adults: $10
- Senior Citizens (65+): $5
- Two and Under: Free
Free admission is available to all Lewis students, faculty, and staff, along with families of Lewis student-athletes (via the team pass list).
For the latest news and updates on Lewis men's basketball, visit LewisFlyers.com and follow the Flyers on social media at @lewisflyersmbb on Instagram and @Lewismball on X.
