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The Illinois State Redbirds Basketball schedule brings NCAA Division I action to Normal, Illinois, where Illinois State University’s men’s basketball program has been part of campus life since 1901. Competing in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), the Redbirds are known for a classic college-hoops atmosphere—students and local fans filling an on-campus arena and making every possession feel important. With the program’s red and white colors on full display, game nights in Normal deliver the kind of energy that makes college basketball so easy to love.

Illinois State has a proud postseason history, highlighted by 14 NCAA Tournament appearances and a memorable Sweet 16 run in 1977. The program has also been shaped by notable names, including Doug Collins, an Illinois State alum who went on to become an NBA head coach and executive and remains the program’s most prominent NBA figure. The Redbirds’ story also includes Will Robinson, a former Illinois State head coach recognized as the first African American head coach in NCAA Division I men’s basketball in the 1960s—an important milestone in the sport’s history. And for modern-era Redbird fans, Zach Lofton stands out after setting Illinois State’s single-season scoring record (2017–18).

Redbirds home games are played at CEFCU Arena, a multi-purpose on-campus venue that opened in 1989 and holds 10,200 fans. The setting creates a true MVC feel—tight sightlines, loud stretches of play, and a crowd that can swing momentum when the game tightens late. Add in the school fight song, “Go, You Redbirds,” and you’ve got a game-day experience that’s equal parts tradition and edge-of-your-seat basketball.

Under head coach Ryan Pedon, Illinois State competes in a league where every conference win matters, with the program typically aiming for a top-tier MVC finish and postseason opportunities. Whether you’re tracking key matchups for conference tournament positioning or circling rivalry dates, Illinois State Redbirds Basketball tickets put you right in the middle of the action. TicketPurchase.com makes it easy to be part of the tradition with secure tickets and a seamless checkout experience.

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The CEFCU Arena, home to Illinois State men’s basketball, is a multi-purpose on-campus arena in Normal that opened in 1989. With a capacity of 10,200, it delivers a traditional campus environment that fits Missouri Valley Conference basketball—close to the court and built for crowd noise when the game’s on the line.

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Other Missouri Valley Conference Teams

Missouri Valley Conference:

• Belmont Bruins men’s basketball
• Bradley Braves men’s basketball
• Drake Bulldogs men’s basketball
• Evansville Purple Aces men’s basketball
• Illinois State Redbirds men’s basketball
• Indiana State Sycamores men’s basketball
• Missouri State Bears men’s basketball
• Murray State Racers men’s basketball
• Northern Iowa Panthers men’s basketball
• Southern Illinois Salukis men’s basketball
• UIC Flames men’s basketball
• Valparaiso Beacons men’s basketball

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