Men's College Basketball 2026

Big Sky Conference Tournament 2026

Every round, every game — live scores and results for the Big Sky Tournament.

Big Sky Round 1Big Sky Quarter FinalsBig Sky Round 3Big Sky Semi FinalsBig Sky Final

Schedule & Scores — All Rounds

Big Sky Round 1Full page →
65Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Final · Sat, Mar 7
Idaho State Bengals73
45Sacramento State Hornets
Final · Sat, Mar 7
Idaho Vandals68
Big Sky Quarter FinalsFull page →
78Idaho State Bengals
Final · Sun, Mar 8
Portland State Vikings85
78Idaho Vandals
Final · Sun, Mar 8
Montana State Fighting Bobcats74
Big Sky Round 3Full page →
89Northern Colorado Bears
Final · Mon, Mar 9
Montana Grizzlies95
79Weber State Wildcats
Final · Mon, Mar 9
Eastern Washington Eagles84
Big Sky Semi FinalsFull page →
75Montana Grizzlies
Final · Tue, Mar 10
Portland State Vikings72
81Idaho Vandals
Final · Tue, Mar 10
Eastern Washington Eagles68
Big Sky FinalFull page →
77Idaho Vandals
Final · Wed, Mar 11
Montana Grizzlies66
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Big Sky Conference Tournament 2026 start?

The Big Sky Conference Tournament takes place in March 2026 as part of the NCAA college basketball conference tournament season. Check the schedule above for exact game dates and times in Eastern Time.

Does the Big Sky Tournament winner go to March Madness?

Yes. The Big Sky Conference Tournament champion earns an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament (March Madness). Selection Sunday is March 15, 2026 on CBS at 6 PM ET, when the full 68-team bracket is revealed.

How many teams are in the Big Sky Tournament 2026?

All Big Sky member schools compete in the conference tournament. Teams are seeded based on their regular season conference record, with higher seeds receiving first-round byes in larger conference fields.

What channel is the Big Sky Tournament on?

Big Sky Tournament games air on ESPN networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+) and CBS Sports Network. Check the ESPN app or your cable provider for specific game listings and tip-off times.

What is the format of the Big Sky Tournament?

The Big Sky Tournament is a single-elimination bracket. Teams are seeded by regular season conference record. Larger conferences give higher seeds a bye in the first round. The tournament champion earns the conference's automatic NCAA Tournament bid.

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