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Big East Men's Basketball Conference Tournament: Full Schedule, Bracket and How to Watch
UConn and St. John's lead the way in the Big East this year. Which side will come out on top in the conference tournament?
Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:33pm
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The Big East tournament tips off on Wednesday with three games to open the first round. All 11 teams in the conference make the tournament field, with the top five teams from the regular season getting a bye to the quarterfinals. From there, it all comes down to who can take over Madison Square Garden.
Why it matters
The Big East is one of the premier college basketball conferences, and the conference tournament is a highly anticipated event that determines the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. This year's tournament features several top-ranked teams, including UConn and St. John's, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive event.
The details
The tournament bracket features the top five teams from the regular season receiving byes to the quarterfinals, while the remaining six teams will compete in the first round. The quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship game will all be played at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- The tournament tips off on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
- The first round games will be played on March 11.
- The quarterfinals are scheduled for March 12.
- The semifinals are set for March 13.
- The championship game will be played on March 14.
The players
UConn Huskies
The UConn Huskies are the #6 ranked team in the country and the #2 seed in the Big East tournament.
St. John's Red Storm
The St. John's Red Storm are the #13 ranked team in the country and the #1 seed in the Big East tournament.
Villanova Wildcats
The Villanova Wildcats are the #3 seed in the Big East tournament and have a championship pedigree as a program.
Alex Karaban
UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban.
What’s next
The winner of the Big East tournament will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, which begins shortly after the conclusion of the conference tournament.
The takeaway
The Big East tournament is shaping up to be an exciting and competitive event, with several top-ranked teams vying for the conference championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Fans can look forward to high-stakes, high-quality basketball as the conference's best teams battle it out at Madison Square Garden.
