The Big East Conference is known for having some of the most prominent power players at the top of collegiate basketball, and this year is no different as all NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball teams are revving up for March Madness. As the contenders from the Big East prepare, they’ll first go head-to-head against each other for the Big East Conference Tournament in mid-March. You can find all relevant details, including dates, times, and locations of games, plus how to watch once the tournament gets under way.
A list of all conference tournaments can be found here and March Madness information here.
Basic Details of the 2026 Big East Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament
GettyGeneral view of the arena ahead of the semifinal round of the Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 14, 2025 in New York City.
The Big East Conference will hold the 2026 Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament to determine who takes home the Big East Conference Title between March 10 – March 14, 2026. Here are a few basic details about the Big East tournament and location:
- Dates of Tournament: March 11, 2026 – March 14, 2026
- Championship Game: March 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM EST
- Location: New York City, NY
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- 2025 Big East Champions: St. John’s University Red Storm
Schools Competing in the 2026 Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament
GettyVince Iwuchukwu #3 of the Georgetown Hoyas gets the rebound against Silas Demary Jr. #2 of the Connecticut Huskies during the second half of the NCAA men’s basketball game at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on February 14, 2026 in Storrs, Connecticut.
The Big East Conference is home to 11 schools who will compete in the conference tournament and then go on to reach for the highest berths possible in the nationwide March Madness bracket. Below are the 11 men’s basketball teams that will playing one another at Madison Square Garden for the Big East Conference title, as well as each school’s mascot.
- Butler University Bulldogs
- Creighton University Bluejays
- DePaul University Blue Demons
- Georgetown University Hoyas
- Marquette University Golden Eagles
- Providence College Friars
- Seton Hall University Pirates
- St. John’s University Red Storm
- University of Connecticut “UConn” Huskies
- Villanova University Wildcats
- Xavier University Muskateers
Full Schedule of 2026 Big East Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament & Championship Game
GettyZuby Ejiofor #24 of the St. John’s Red Storm reacts with his team while raising the trophy after the second half of the championship game against the Creighton Bluejays during the Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 15, 2025 in New York City. The Red Storm won 82-66.
Here is a full schedule for all games that will be played during the 2026 Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament – Plus how to watch each game listed in parenthesis per the official broadcast and streaming partners of the Big East Conference Tournament. Note that there may also be local broadcast options depending on your TV provider and local listings.
First Round – Wednesday March 11, 2026
- Game 1 – No. 8 seed vs No. 9 seed, 4:00 PM EST (Peacock)
- Game 2 – No. 7 seed vs No. 11 seed, 6:30 PM EST (Peacock)
- Game 3 – No. 6 seed vs No. 11 seed, 9:00 PM EST (Peacock)
Quarterfinals – Thursday March 12, 2026
- Game 4 – Game 1 Winner vs No. 1 seed, 12:00 PM EST (Peacock)
- Game 5 – No. 5 seed vs No. 4 seed, 2:30 PM EST (Peacock)
- Game 6 – Game 2 Winner vs No. 2 seed, 7:00 PM EST (FS1)
- Game 7 – Game 3 Winner vs No. 3 seed, 9:30 PM EST (FS1)
Semifinals – Friday March 13, 2026
- Game 8 – Game 4 Winner vs Game 5 Winner, 5:30 PM EST (FOX)
- Game 9 – Game 6 Winner vs Game 7 Winner, 8:00 PM EST (FS1)
Final/Big East Conference Championship – Saturday March 14, 2026
- Game 10 – Game 8 Winner vs Game 9 Winner, 6:30 PM EST (FOX)
2026 Big East Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament & Championship – Full Schedule, All Teams & How to Watch