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Big Ten Tournament Bracket Revealed for 2026 Championships
Full TV schedule, channels, and scores for the 2026 Big Ten men's basketball tournament
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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The 2026 Big Ten tournament is set to take place at the United Center in Chicago, with all 18 conference teams competing for the championship. The tournament will be broadcast across three networks - Peacock, Big Ten Network, and CBS - with the semifinals and final airing on CBS. Fans can also stream the games live on DirecTV, Paramount+, and Peacock.
Why it matters
The Big Ten tournament is a highly anticipated annual event, as it determines the conference champion and provides teams a final chance to boost their NCAA tournament resumes. This year's tournament features several top-ranked teams, including regular season champion Michigan, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive postseason.
The details
The tournament will begin on Tuesday, March 10 with the bottom four seeds playing in the opening round. The higher-seeded teams will join the action on subsequent days, with the semifinals and championship game taking place on March 14 and 15 respectively. All games will be played at the United Center in Chicago.
- The Big Ten tournament will take place from Tuesday, March 10 to Sunday, March 15, 2026.
- The championship game is scheduled for Sunday, March 15 at 2:30 p.m. ET.
The players
Michigan
The regular season champion, Michigan enters the tournament as the top seed with a 28-2 (18-1) record.
Michigan State
The Spartans finished the regular season 25-5 (15-4) and are the second seed in the tournament.
Illinois
The Fighting Illini are the third seed after going 23-7 (14-5) in Big Ten play.
Nebraska
The Cornhuskers earned the fourth seed with a 25-5 (14-5) record.
Purdue
The Boilermakers are the fifth seed after posting a 23-7 (13-6) conference record.
What’s next
The winner of the Big Ten tournament will receive an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, which will be announced on Selection Sunday, March 16, 2026.
The takeaway
The 2026 Big Ten tournament promises to be an exciting and competitive event, with several top-ranked teams vying for the conference championship and a chance to improve their NCAA tournament seeding. Fans can look forward to high-stakes basketball action across multiple networks and streaming platforms.
