Big 12 Tournament 2026
Schedule & Scores
Arizona State Sun Devils83
Cincinnati Bearcats73
Brigham Young Cougars105
Colorado Buffaloes83
Iowa State Cyclones91
UCF Knights66
West Virginia Mountaineers48
Texas Christian Horned Frogs95
Texas Tech Red Raiders53
Arizona Wildcats81
Houston Cougars73
Kansas Jayhawks78Arizona WildcatsHouston CougarsAbout the Big 12 Tournament 2026
The 2026 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament is held at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City — one of college basketball's most storied tournament venues, dubbed 'Big 12 country.' All 16 conference teams compete in single-elimination format from March 11–15, with the champion earning an automatic NCAA Tournament bid. The Big 12 has undergone major realignment in recent years, adding BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF while losing Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC. Kansas City's T-Mobile Center regularly draws sellout crowds for this event.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Big 12 Tournament 2026?
The 2026 Big 12 Tournament runs March 11–15, 2026. First-round games tip off March 11, quarterfinals are March 12–13, semifinals March 14, and the championship game is March 15.
Where is the Big 12 Tournament 2026?
The 2026 Big 12 Tournament is at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. T-Mobile Center has hosted the Big 12 Tournament since 2001 and is considered one of the best college basketball venues in the country.
What channel is the Big 12 Tournament on?
Big 12 Tournament games air on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. The championship game airs on ESPN. All games stream live on the ESPN app.
How many teams are in the Big 12 Tournament?
All 16 Big 12 Conference programs compete. The bracket is seeded 1–16 based on conference regular season record.
Does the Big 12 Tournament champion go to the NCAA Tournament?
Yes — the Big 12 Tournament champion earns an automatic NCAA Tournament bid. The Big 12 also typically earns 4–7 additional at-large bids, making it one of the most represented conferences in March Madness.
Who has won the most Big 12 Tournament titles?
Kansas has dominated the Big 12 Tournament historically, with more championships than any other program. The Jayhawks won five consecutive Big 12 Tournament titles between 2016 and 2022.
Big 12 Tournament Rounds
Each round has a dedicated page with live scores, full matchups, and results updated in real time. The Big 12 Tournament champion earns an automatic bid to March Madness 2026.