NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) has announced its championship schedule for the 2026-27 academic year, featuring conference championships across the fall, winter and spring seasons.
The championship calendar begins Oct. 1 with the CCIW Women’s Golf Championship and continues through the CCIW Softball and Baseball Championships in May. Championship events will be contested across the conference footprint, with several predetermined championship sites and other tournaments hosted by the highest remaining seeds.
The 2026-27 academic year also marks the return of the “Cup,” a long-standing CCIW tradition. Throughout the conference’s history, CCIW tournament champions were awarded a cup to commemorate their title. After the tradition was paused for several years following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cup returns this year and will be presented to each of the league’s tournament champions following the conclusion of the final match at the final site.
Additionally, the CCIW is introducing new championship marks for each of the league’s 25 championship events, with the Cup featured prominently as part of the conference’s renewed championship identity.
Championship dates and additional information can be easily accessed through the conference’s Championship Central page, which includes links to each sport’s individual championship page. Those pages will be updated throughout the year with the latest information as the regular season and championship events progress.
All CCIW championship events will be streamed live and available free of charge on the CCIW Network, the conference’s digital home for live coverage throughout the year. Fans can access broadcasts online and follow championship action from across the conference.
For ticketing information, visit each sport’s individual championship page for the most up-to-date details and purchasing links.
Women’s Golf – Oct. 1-3
The 2026-27 CCIW championship calendar begins with the Women’s Golf Championship, Oct. 1-3. Augustana College will serve as host of the three-day championship at Metamora Fields Golf Club in Metamora, Illinois.
Cross Country – Oct. 31
The CCIW Cross Country Championships are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, with Carroll University serving as host. The men’s and women’s championship races will be contested at St. James Farm in Warrenville, Illinois.
Men’s and Women’s Soccer – Oct. 31, Nov. 4, 7
The CCIW Men’s and Women’s Soccer Tournaments will follow identical three-round schedules this fall. Quarterfinal action begins Saturday, Oct. 31, followed by the semifinals Wednesday, Nov. 4, and championship matches Saturday, Nov. 7. The higher-seeded team will host each contest throughout both tournaments.
Women’s Volleyball – Nov. 10, 12, 14
The fall championship season concludes with the CCIW Women’s Volleyball Tournament. Quarterfinal matches are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, with semifinal contests Thursday, Nov. 12, and the championship match Saturday, Nov. 14. The higher seed will host each contest throughout the tournament.
Women’s Wrestling – Jan. 24
The CCIW winter championship calendar opens Sunday, Jan. 24, with the Women’s Wrestling Championship. Illinois Wesleyan University will host the championship in Bloomington, Illinois.
Diving – Feb. 12-13
The CCIW Diving Championships will be held Feb. 12-13 at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois.
Men’s Wrestling – Feb. 13
Augustana College will host the CCIW Men’s Wrestling Championship on Saturday, Feb. 13, in Rock Island, Illinois.
Swimming – Feb. 17-20
The CCIW Swimming Championships are scheduled for Feb. 17-20 at the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
Men’s and Women’s Basketball – Feb. 23, 25-27
The CCIW Men’s Basketball Tournament tips off Tuesday, Feb. 23, with the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds hosting quarterfinal contests. The No. 1 seed will host the semifinals Friday, Feb. 26, and championship game Saturday, Feb. 27.
The Women’s Basketball Tournament also begins Tuesday, Feb. 23. Semifinal action follows Thursday, Feb. 25, before the championship game Saturday, Feb. 27. The higher-seeded team will host each contest throughout the women’s tournament.
Indoor Track & Field – Feb. 26-27
North Central College will host the CCIW Indoor Track & Field Championships Feb. 26-27 in Naperville, Illinois.
Women’s Bowling – March 20-21
The winter championship schedule concludes with the CCIW Women’s Bowling Championship, March 20-21. Illinois Wesleyan University will host the two-day event in Bloomington, Illinois.
Men’s Volleyball – April 7, 10
The spring championship schedule begins with the CCIW Men’s Volleyball Tournament. Semifinal contests will be played Wednesday, April 7, followed by the championship match Saturday, April 10. The highest remaining seed will host each contest.
Men’s Golf – April 28-30
North Park University will host the CCIW Men’s Golf Championship April 28-30 at Aldeen Golf Club in Rockford, Illinois.
Women’s Lacrosse – April 28, May 1
The CCIW Women’s Lacrosse Tournament begins with semifinal action Wednesday, April 28, before the championship game Saturday, May 1. The highest remaining seed will host each contest.
Men’s Lacrosse – May 1, 8
The CCIW Men’s Lacrosse Tournament opens Saturday, May 1, with semifinal action. The championship game is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, with the highest remaining seed hosting each round.
Men’s and Women’s Tennis – May 6-8
The CCIW tennis championships will be contested at Evergreen Racquet Club in Bloomington, Illinois. Augustana College is listed as the host of the women’s championship, while North Central College will host the men’s championship.
Outdoor Track & Field – May 7-8
Augustana College will host the CCIW Outdoor Track & Field Championships May 7-8 in Rock Island, Illinois.
Baseball – May 12-15
The CCIW Baseball Tournament is scheduled for May 12-15 and will be hosted by the No. 1 seed.
Softball – May 13-15
The 2026-27 championship calendar concludes with the CCIW Softball Tournament, scheduled for May 13-15 at the home site of the No. 1 seed.
As the CCIW enters its 81st year of competition, the conference looks forward to another season of championship moments, continued tradition and celebrating the accomplishments of its student-athletes and member institutions.
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The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) was founded in 1946 and currently services nine member institutions including Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.), Carroll University (Waukesha, Wis.), Carthage College (Kenosha, Wis.), Elmhurst University (Elmhurst, Ill.), Illinois Wesleyan University (Bloomington, Ill.), Millikin University (Decatur, Ill.), North Central College (Naperville, Ill.), North Park University (Chicago, Ill.) and Wheaton College (Wheaton, Ill.).