Indiana University Athletics
Hoosiers Announce Fall Ball Schedule
8/21/2026 6:30:00 PM | Baseball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Head coach Jeff Mercer and the Indiana baseball team will take full advantage of the allowable four-game fall schedule this year. The ninth-year skipper will put a new-look team to the test in September and October with a series of tough exhibition games during the squad's first semester on campus.
The Hoosiers will play three power four conference opponents and will also meet Huntington University in an exhibition at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne. A contest against West Virginia at Prasco Park (Mason, Ohio) will be the only game outside the state of Indiana. The fall slate will end with a home game against Kentucky at Bart Kaufman Field on Friday, October 16th.
The annual Fall World Series will take place in late October with dates still to be determined. Third-year catcher Hogan Denny returns to spark a rejuvenated offense in Bloomington. Third-year outfielder Cole Decker, second-year second baseman Landen Fry and second-year designated hitter Owen ten Oever each played big roles last season as well.
24 new players will get a taste of wearing the IU uniform for the first time this fall. Mercer brought in 10 transfers and 14 prep players to pair with a strong returning core. Second-year outfielder Nate Eisfelder (Tennessee), second-year infielder Kelvyn Paulino Jr. (Florida State) and third-year infielder Ryan Maggy (West Virginia) each bring power four experience out of the transfer portal.
Times for each game will be announced at a later date.
2026 Fall Baseball Schedule
Sunday, Sept. 27 - vs. West Virginia - Prasco Park (Mason, Ohio)
Sunday, Oct. 4 - vs. Huntington - Parkview Field (Fort Wayne, Ind.)
Friday, Oct. 9 - vs. Notre Dame - Four Winds Field (South Bend, Ind.)
Friday, Oct. 16 - vs. Kentucky - Bart Kaufman Field (Bloomington, Ind.)
The Hoosiers will play three power four conference opponents and will also meet Huntington University in an exhibition at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne. A contest against West Virginia at Prasco Park (Mason, Ohio) will be the only game outside the state of Indiana. The fall slate will end with a home game against Kentucky at Bart Kaufman Field on Friday, October 16th.
The annual Fall World Series will take place in late October with dates still to be determined. Third-year catcher Hogan Denny returns to spark a rejuvenated offense in Bloomington. Third-year outfielder Cole Decker, second-year second baseman Landen Fry and second-year designated hitter Owen ten Oever each played big roles last season as well.
24 new players will get a taste of wearing the IU uniform for the first time this fall. Mercer brought in 10 transfers and 14 prep players to pair with a strong returning core. Second-year outfielder Nate Eisfelder (Tennessee), second-year infielder Kelvyn Paulino Jr. (Florida State) and third-year infielder Ryan Maggy (West Virginia) each bring power four experience out of the transfer portal.
Times for each game will be announced at a later date.
2026 Fall Baseball Schedule
Sunday, Sept. 27 - vs. West Virginia - Prasco Park (Mason, Ohio)
Sunday, Oct. 4 - vs. Huntington - Parkview Field (Fort Wayne, Ind.)
Friday, Oct. 9 - vs. Notre Dame - Four Winds Field (South Bend, Ind.)
Friday, Oct. 16 - vs. Kentucky - Bart Kaufman Field (Bloomington, Ind.)
Players Mentioned
Sunday, February 22
Saturday, February 21
Friday, February 20
Wednesday, May 21