Big Sky Women's Basketball Tournament Bracket Revealed for 2026

Full TV schedule, channels, and scores for the conference championships

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The 2026 Big Sky women's basketball tournament bracket has been finalized, with 10 teams set to compete for the conference title and automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Idaho earned the regular season title, but defending champion Montana State is the No. 2 seed. The tournament will take place from March 7-11 in Boise, Idaho, with the championship game airing nationally on ESPNU.

Why it matters

The Big Sky women's basketball tournament is a high-stakes event, as the winner earns an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. This year's field features several strong contenders, including regular season champion Idaho and defending tournament champion Montana State, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive event.

The details

The tournament bracket is set, with Idaho as the No. 1 seed after going 17-1 in conference play. Montana State, the No. 2 seed, won last year's tournament. Other top seeds include No. 3 Northern Colorado and No. 4 Idaho State. The first round games will be streamed on ESPN+, while the semifinals and championship game will be televised, with the title game airing on ESPNU.

  • The Big Sky women's basketball tournament will take place from March 7-11, 2026.
  • The championship game is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11 at 5 p.m. ET.

The players

Idaho

The regular season champion, earning the No. 1 seed in the tournament after going 17-1 in conference play.

Montana State

The defending Big Sky tournament champion, earning the No. 2 seed this year.

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What’s next

The championship game on March 11 will determine which team earns the Big Sky's automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament.

The takeaway

The 2026 Big Sky women's basketball tournament features a strong field, with regular season champion Idaho and defending tournament champion Montana State among the top contenders. The tournament will provide high-stakes, exciting basketball as teams compete for the conference title and a spot in the NCAA tournament.