Latest Bracket & Seeding Predictions for 2026 Big East Tournament

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Alex Karaban #11 of the Connecticut Huskies goes to the basket in the second half of a quarterfinal game against the Villanova Wildcats during the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 13, 2025 in New York City. The Huskies won 73-56.

The 2026 Big East Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament is getting closer by the day with less than a week until the Big East Championship gets underway and fewer than two weeks until the NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball National Title is fought for out on the court.

A list of all conference tournaments can be found here and March Madness information here.

Key Dates & Basic Information for The 2026 Big East Conference Tournament

GettyButler forward Kelan Martin (30), left, tie theme at 89 points each over Georgetown forward Marcus Derrickson (24), center, and Georgetown center Jessie Govan (15) during the Butler Bulldogs defeat of the Georgetown Hoyas 91-89 in double overtime in mens basketball in Washington DC on December 27, 2017 .

Here are a few basic details about the Big East tournament, game times, 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

Current Rankings & Predicted Seedings of Big East Teams

GettyDuke Brennan #24 of the Villanova Wildcats drives to the rim against Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the Connecticut Huskies during the first half of an NCAA men’s basketball game at PeoplesBank Arena on January 24, 2026 in Hartford, Connecticut.

As of March 4, 2026, the predicted seedings of teams in the Big East conference ahead of the title tournament next week are as follows:

Seed No. 1 – UConn or St. John’s

Seed No. 2 – UConn or St. John’s

Seed No. 3 – Villanova

Seed No. 4 – Seton Hall

Seed No. 5 – DePaul

Seed No. 6 – Creighton

Seed No. 7 – Providence

Seed No. 8 – Butler

Seed No. 9 – Xavier

Seed No. 10 – Marquette

Seed No. 11 – Georgetown

Full Schedule of 2026 Big East Conference Tournament & Predicted Bracket

GettyTarris Reed Jr. #5 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts during the second half of an NCAA men’s basketball game against the DePaul Blue Demons at PeoplesBank Arena on January 10, 2026 in Hartford, Connecticut.

First Round – Wednesday March 11, 2026

Game 1 – No. 8 seed Butler vs No. 9 seed Xavier, 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT
Game 2 – No. 7 seed Providence vs No. 10 seed Marquette, 6:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM CT
Game 3 – No. 6 seed Creighton vs No. 11 seed Georgetown, 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT

Quarterfinals – Thursday March 12, 2026

Game 4 – No. 1 seed UConn/St. John’s vs Winner of Game 1, 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT
Game 5 – No. 4 seed Seton Hall vs No. 5 seed DePaul, 2:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM CT
Game 6 – No. 2 seed UConn/St. John’s vs Winner of Game 2, 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT
Game 7 – No. 3 seed Villanova vs Winner of Game 3, 9:30 PM ET / 8:30 pM CT

Semifinals – Friday March 13, 2026

Game 8 – Winner of Game 4 vs Winner of Game 5, 5:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM CT
Game 9 – Winner of Game 6 vs Winner of Game 7, 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT

Big East Conference Championship Game – Saturday March 14, 2026

Game 10 – Winner of Game 8 vs Winner of Game 9, 6:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM CT

How To Watch All 2026 Big East Conference Tournament Rounds & Championship Game

GettyVince Iwuchukwu #3 of the Georgetown Hoyas goes for the rebound against Alex Karaban #11 and Eric Reibe #12 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.

For each round of the 2026 Big East Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament, there are broadcast and streaming options to watch the games live, or to watch your favorite teams play at a time that fits your schedule. The official broadcast and streaming partners of each round of the 2026 Big East Conference Championship include:

Game 1 – Peacock, NBCSN

Game 2 – Peacock, NBCSN

Game 3 – Peacock, NBCSN

Game 4 – Peacock, NBCSN

Game 5 – Peacock, NBCSN

Game 6 – Fox Sports 1 / Fubo

Game 7 – Fox Sports 1 / Fubo

Game 8 – FOX / Fubo

Game 9 – FOX / Fubo

Game 10 – FOX / Fubo

Current Bracket & Seeding Predictions for 2026 Big East Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament