2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament: Bracket, Scores, How to Watch

The 2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament, the largest in conference history, is fast approaching. This year, for the first time, all 18 teams in the conference will compete for the postseason title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Due to the expansion to 18 teams, the top four seeds will have three days off, rather than two, before their first game. Action starts Tuesday, March 10 and runs through Sunday, March 15 — right up until Selection Sunday — at Chicago's United Center, and we've got you covered with everything you need to know: matchups, seeding, dates, times, TV channels and more. Games will air on Peacock, Big Ten Network and CBS. Here's how the finalized bracket looks: First Round – Tuesday, March 10 Second Round – Wednesday, March 11 [2025-26 College Basketball Odds: Which Squads Will Win Conference Tourneys?] Third Round – Thursday, March 12 Quarterfinals – Friday, March 13 [College Hoops: Mike DeCourcy’s 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament Seed Projections] Semifinals – Saturday, March 14 Final – Sunday, March 15 This story will be updated throughout the tournament. Check back for updates.