Big Ten Tournament 2026
Schedule & Scores
Oregon Ducks60
Northwestern Wildcats76
Iowa Hawkeyes75
Washington Huskies83
Indiana Hoosiers61
Minnesota Golden Gophers67
Ohio State Buckeyes72
Wisconsin Badgers85
Purdue Boilermakers81
UCLA Bruins72
Michigan Wolverines71
Illinois Fighting Illini88
Nebraska Cornhuskers58
Michigan State Spartans84Michigan Wolverines68UCLA Bruins66Michigan Wolverines72About the Big Ten Tournament 2026
The 2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament gathers all 18 Big Ten Conference programs at United Center in Chicago — the home of the Bulls and Blackhawks — making it one of the most attended conference tournaments in college basketball. The Big Ten expanded to 18 teams after welcoming USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington from the Pac-12 in 2024. The tournament runs March 12–16, with the winner earning an automatic NCAA Tournament bid. CBS and Peacock carry the championship game nationally.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Big Ten Tournament 2026?
The 2026 Big Ten Tournament runs March 12–16, 2026. Early rounds begin March 12, quarterfinals are March 13, semifinals March 14–15, and the championship game is March 16.
Where is the Big Ten Tournament 2026?
The 2026 Big Ten Tournament is played at United Center in Chicago, Illinois — home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks. United Center seats over 20,000 fans for basketball.
What channel is the Big Ten Tournament on?
Big Ten Tournament games air on CBS, Peacock (NBC Sports streaming), and Big Ten Network (BTN). The championship game airs on CBS. Check your local listings for channel numbers.
How many teams play in the Big Ten Tournament?
All 18 Big Ten Conference programs compete. The conference expanded to 18 teams for the 2024–25 season after adding USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington.
Does the Big Ten Tournament winner go to the NCAA Tournament?
Yes — the Big Ten Tournament champion earns an automatic NCAA Tournament bid. Selection Sunday is March 15, 2026, one day before the Big Ten championship game.
Who has won the most Big Ten Tournament titles?
Indiana and Michigan State are among the most decorated programs in Big Ten Tournament history. The conference consistently sends multiple teams to the NCAA Tournament as at-large selections.
Big Ten Tournament Rounds
Each round has a dedicated page with live scores, full matchups, and results updated in real time. The Big Ten Tournament champion earns an automatic bid to March Madness 2026.