With the final regular season games of the 2025-2026 NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball being played on Sunday, March 8, 2026, the official bracket and seeding order for all teams in the Big Ten Conference are confirmed ahead of the 2026 TIAA Big Ten Championship.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 TIAA Big Ten Conference Tournament. For other conference dates, click here. Find out how to watch Games 1-4 here and Games 5-14 here.
Overview of Key Details for the 2026 TIAA Big Ten Conference Tournament & Championship Game
GettyKevin Cross #1 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers dribbles the ball ahead of Race Thompson #25 of the Indiana Hoosiers in the second half during the first round of the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 11, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Big Ten will hold the 2026 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament to determine who takes home the Big Ten Conference title between March 10 – March 15, 2026. Here are a few basic details about the Big Ten tournament and location:
- Dates of Tournament: March 10, 2026 – March 15, 2026
- Championship Game: March 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM CT
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Venue: United Center
- 2025 Big Ten Champions: University of Michigan Wolverines
Official Seeding Order of All Big Ten Men’s Basketball Teams
GettyJohn Tonje #9 of the Wisconsin Badgers is defended by Rubin Jones #15 of the Michigan Wolverines during the second half in the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 16, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The seeding order for all Big Ten Conference teams after the final regular season games concluded is available here along with each team’s Big Ten Conference record for the 2025-2026 season.
Seed No. 1 – Michigan (19-1)
Seed No. 2 – Illinois (15-5)
Seed No. 3 – Michigan State (15-5)
Seed No. 4 – Nebraska (15-5)
Seed No. 5 – Wisconsin (14-6)
Seed No. 6 – Purdue (13-7)
Seed No. 7 – UCLA (13-7)
Seed No. 8 – Ohio State (12-8)
Seed No. 9 – Iowa (10-10)
Seed No. 10 – Indiana (9-11)
Seed No. 11 – Minnesota (8-12)
Seed No. 12 – USC (7-13)
Seed No. 13 – Washington (7-13)
Seed No. 14 – Rutgers (6-14)
Seed No. 15 – Northwestern (5-15)
Seed No. 16 – Oregon (5-15)
Seed No. 17 – Maryland (4-16)
Seed No. 18 – Penn State (3-17)
Full Schedule & Official Bracket for the 2026 Big Ten Conference Tournament & Championship Game
GettyLINCOLN, NEBRASKA – FEBRUARY 21: Melih Tunca #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions dibbles against Sam Hoiberg #1 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena on February 21, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
First Round – Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Game 1 – No. 16 Oregon vs No. 17 Maryland, 4:00 PM CT (Peacock)
- Game 2 – No. 15 Northwestern vs No. 18 Penn State, 25 minutes after Game 1 ends (Peacock
Second Round – Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Game 3 – Game 1 Winner vs No. 9 Iowa, 11:00 AM CT (Peacock)
- Game 4 – No. 12 USC vs No. 13 Washington, 25 minutes after Game 3 ends (Peacock)
- Game 5 – Game 2 Winner vs No. 10 Indiana, 5:30 PM CT (BTN)
- Game 6 – No. 11 Minnesota vs No. 14 Rutgers, 25 minutes after Game 5 ends (BTN)
Third Round – Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Game 7 – Game 2 Winner vs No. 8 Ohio State, 11:00 AM CT (BTN)
- Game 8 – Game 4 Winner vs No. 5 Wisconsin, 25 minutes after Game 7 ends (BTN)
- Game 9 – Game 5 Winner vs No. 7 UCLA, 5:30 PM CT (BTN)
- Game 10 – Game 6 Winner vs No. 6 Purdue, 25 minutes after Game 10 ends (BTN)
Quarterfinals – Friday, March 13, 2026
- Game 11 – Winner of Game 7 vs No. 1 Michigan, 11:00 AM CT (BTN)
- Game 12 – Winner of Game 8 vs No. 4 Illinois, 25 minutes after Game 11 ends (BTN)
- Game 13 – Winner of Game 9 vs No. Nebraska, 6:30 PM CT (BTN)
- Game 14 – Winner of Game 10 vs No. 3 Michigan State, 25 minutes after Game 13 ends (BTN
Semifinals – Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Game 15 – Winner of Game 11 vs Winner of Game 12, 12:00 PM CT (CBS)
- Game 16 – Winner of Game 13 vs Winner of Game 14, 25 minutes after Game 15 ends (CBS)
Big Ten Championship Final Game – Sunday March 15, 2026
- Game 17 – Winner of Game 15 vs Winner of Game 16, 2:30 PM CT (CBS)
Official Bracket & Seedings of 2026 Big Ten Conference Tournament