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Big Ten tournament bracket: Full TV schedule, channels, scores for 2026 men's basketball championships originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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.
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. Depending on where they finished in the standings, teams could play their first game anywhere in between day one and day 4.
Here is how the Big Ten standings so far:
| Seed | Team | Record (Big Ten) |
| 1. | Michigan | 28-2 (18-1) |
| 2. | Michigan State | 25-5 (15-4) |
| 3. | Illinois | 23-7 (14-5) |
| 4. | Nebraska | 25-5 (14-5) |
| 5. | Purdue | 23-7 (13-6) |
| 6. | Wisconsin | 21-9 (13-6) |
| 7. | UCLA | 20-10 (12-7) |
| 8. | Ohio State | 19-11 (11-8) |
| 9. | Iowa | 20-10 (10-9) |
| 10. | Indiana | 18-12 (9-10) |
| 11. | Minnesota | 14-16 (7-12) |
| 12. | USC | 18-12 (7-12) |
| 13. | Washington | 15-15 (7-12) |
| 14. | Northwestern | 13-17 (5-14) |
| 15. | Rutgers | 12-18 (5-14) |
| 16. | Maryland | 11-19 (4-15) |
| 17. | Oregon | 11-19 (4-15) |
| 18. | Penn State | 12-18 (3-16) |
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 broadcasted on three different networks. The first four games can be seen on Peacock, while the bulk of the tournament will be broadcasted 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 tournament can be found on Paramount+ for the CBS games, along with DirecTV.
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Big Ten men's basketball tournament schedule 2026
- Dates: Tuesday, March 10 - Sunday, March 15
- Location: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
This year's Big Ten tournament will take place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| Game 1: No. 16 vs. No. 17 | 4:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| Game 2: No. 15 vs. No. 18 | TBD | Peacock |
Wednesday, March 11
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| Game 3: No. 9 vs. Game 1 winner | 11:00 a.m. | Peacock |
| Game 4: No. 12 vs. No. 13 | TBD | Peacock |
| Game 5: No. 10 vs. Game 2 winner | 5:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network, DirecTV |
| Game 6: No. 11 vs. No. 14 | TBD | Big Ten Network, DirecTV |
Thursday, March 12
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| Game 7: No. 8 vs. Game 3 winner | 11:00 a.m. | Big Ten Network, DirecTV |
| Game 8: No. 5 vs. Game 4 winner | TBD | Big Ten Network, DirecTV |
| Game 9: No. 7 vs. Game 5 winner | 5:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network, DirecTV |
| Game 10: No. 6 vs. Game 6 winner | TBD | Big Ten Network, DirecTV |
Friday, March 13
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| Game 11: No. 1 vs. Game 7 winner | 11:00 a.m. | Big Ten Network, DirecTV |
| Game 12: No. 4 vs. Game 8 winner | TBD | Big Ten Network, DirecTV |
| Game 13: No. 2 vs. Game 9 winner | 5:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network, DirecTV |
| Game 14: No. 3 vs. Game 10 winner | TBD | Big Ten Network, DirecTV |
Saturday, March 14
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| Game 15: Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner | 12:00 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Game 16: Game 13 winner vs. Game 14 winner | TBD | CBS, Paramount+ |
Sunday March 15
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| Game 17: Game 15 winner vs. Game 16 winner | 2:30 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
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