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The Big Ten tournament is always a must-watch event in March, especially considering the championship game is the last game before the bracket reveal.
This year's Big Ten tournament is the biggest yet, with all 18 teams set to battle for the conference crown. After a fierce regular season where Michigan separated itself above the rest, the Wolverines are prepared to defend their title in Chicago.
For some teams, this tournament is a chance to prove they belong in the NCAA tournament, while others are simply trying to improve their seeding.
Here's how fans can watch the 2026 Big Ten tournament.
Where to watch Big Ten men's basketball tournament
- TV Channels: Big Ten Network, CBS
- Live Streams: DIRECTV, Peacock, Paramount+
The Big Ten Tournament will be broadcast on three different networks (see the full schedule below). The first four games can be seen on Peacock, while the bulk of the tournament will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. Finally, the semifinals and final will be on CBS, with Ian Eagle, Grant Hill and Bill Rafferty on the call.
Live streams of the BTN and CBS games are available via DIRECTV, and Paramount+ also will have the semifinals and final.
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Big Ten men's basketball tournament schedule 2026
- Dates: Tuesday, March 10 - Sunday, March 15
- Location: United Center in Chicago
This year's Big Ten tournament will take place at the United Center in Chicago. All 18 teams will participate, with the worst four teams playing on Tuesday while the best four teams won't play until Friday.
Tuesday, March 10: First round
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| Game 1: No. 17 Maryland 70, No. 16 Oregon 50 | — | — |
| Game 2: No. 15 Northwestern 76, No. 18 Penn State 66 | — | — |
Wednesday, March 11: Second round
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| Game 3: No. 9 Iowa 75, No. 17 Maryland 64 | — | — |
| Game 4: No. 12 Washington 83, No. 13 USC 79 (OT) | — | — |
| Game 5: No. 15 Northwestern 74, No. 10 Indiana 61 | — | — |
| Game 6: No. 14 Rutgers 72, No. 11 Minnesota 67 | — | — |
Thursday, March 12: Third round
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| Game 7: No. 8 Ohio State 72, No. 9 Iowa 69 | — | — |
| Game 8: No. 5 Wisconsin 85, No. 12 Washington 82 | — | — |
| Game 9: No. 7 Purdue 81, No. 15 Northwestern 68 | — | — |
| Game 10: No. 6 UCLA 72, No. 14 Rutgers 59 | — | — |
Friday, March 13: Quarterfinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| Game 11: No. 1 Michigan 71, No. 8 Ohio State 67 | — | — |
| Game 12: No. 5 Wisconsin 91, No. 4 Illinois 88 (OT) | — | — |
| Game 13: No. 7 Purdue 74, No. 2 Nebraska 58 | — | — |
| Game 14: No. 6 UCLA 88, No. 3 Michigan State 84 | — | — |
Saturday, March 14: Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| Game 15: No. 1 Michigan 68, No. 5 Wisconsin 65 | — | — |
| Game 16: No. 7 Purdue 73, No. 6 UCLA 66 | — | — |
Sunday March 15: Championship
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 7 Purdue | 3:30 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+, DIRECTV |
Big Ten tournament bracket 2026
Seeding for the Big Ten tournament is determined by the Big Ten standings, which don't include non-conference games. The final seedings and bracket are as follows, with the full game schedule below.
| Seed | Team | Record (Big Ten) |
| 1. | Michigan | 29-2 (19-1) |
| 2. | Nebraska | 26-5 (15-5) |
| 3. | Michigan State | 25-6 (15-5) |
| 4. | Illinois | 24-7 (15-5) |
| 5. | Wisconsin | 22-9 (14-6) |
| 6. | UCLA | 21-10 (13-7) |
| 7. | Purdue | 23-8 (13-7) |
| 8. | Ohio State | 20-11 (12-8) |
| 9. | Iowa | 20-11 (10-10) |
| 10. | Indiana | 18-13 (9-11) |
| 11. | Minnesota | 15-16 (8-12) |
| 12. | Washington | 15-16 (7-13) |
| 13. | USC | 18-13 (7-13) |
| 14. | Rutgers | 13-18 (6-14) |
| 15. | Northwestern | 13-18 (5-15) |
| 16. | Oregon | 12-19 (5-15) |
| 17. | Maryland | 11-20 (4-16) |
| 18. | Penn State | 12-19 (3-17) |
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