The 2026 Big Ten Tournament will bring all the hype to Chicago ahead of March Madness. Even if you can’t watch on television, matchups will also be broadcast on the radio.
Heading into this competition, all eyes are on Michigan. The nationally third-ranked program is the undeniable top dog in conference play, despite some rare defeats and close calls. Though the Wolverines seem a shoo-in for a Big Ten title, programs like Michigan State, Nebraska and Illinois could get in their way.
If Michigan can win it all in Chicago, it will become the first back-to-back champions since doing it in 2017 and 2018. With 17 matchups on the docket, each of the tournament’s top four seeds have earned triple-byes and will get started in the quarterfinals.
Make sure to tune in for all the action.
Here’s how to listen to the 2026 Big Ten tournament on the radio, including game schedule and stations for each matchup of the competition.
Big Ten Tournament radio coverage: Station, channel
Each game of the 2026 Big Ten Tournament will be broadcast live on SiriusXM.
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Big Ten men’s basketball tournament schedule 2026
- Dates: Tuesday, March 10 – Sunday, March 15
- Location: United Center in Chicago
This year’s Big Ten tournament will take place at the United Center in Chicago. 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: First round
| Game | Time (ET) | Radio |
| Game 1: No. 17 Maryland 70, No. 16 Oregon 50 | — | — |
| Game 2: No. 15 Northwestern 76, No. 18 Penn State 66 | — | — |
Wednesday, March 11: Second round
| Game | Time (ET) | Radio |
| Game 3: No. 9 Iowa 75, No. 17 Maryland 64 | — | — |
| Game 4: No. 12 Washington 83, No. 13 USC 79 (OT) | — | — |
| Game 5: No. 15 Northwestern 74, No. 10 Indiana 61 | — | — |
| Game 6: No. 14 Rutgers 72, No. 11 Minnesota 67 | — | — |
Thursday, March 12: Third round
| Game | Time (ET) | Radio |
| Game 7: No. 8 Ohio State 72, No. 9 Iowa 69 | — | — |
| Game 8: No. 5 Wisconsin 85, No. 12 Washington 82 | — | — |
| Game 9: No. 7 Purdue 81, No. 15 Northwestern 68 | — | — |
| Game 10: No. 6 UCLA 72, No. 14 Rutgers 59 | — | — |
Friday, March 13: Quarterfinals
| Game | Time (ET) | Radio |
| Game 11: No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 8 Ohio State | 12 p.m. | SiriusXM Ch. 84 |
| Game 12: No. 4 Illinois vs. No. 5 Wisconsin | 2:30 p.m. | SiriusXM Ch. 84 |
| Game 13: No. 2 Nebraska vs. No. 7 Purdue | 6:30 p.m. | SiriusXM Ch. 84 |
| Game 14: No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 6 UCLA | 9 p.m. | SiriusXM Ch. 84 |
Saturday, March 14: Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | Radio |
| Game 15: Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner | 1 p.m. | SiriusXM |
| Game 16: Game 13 winner vs. Game 14 winner | 3:30 p.m. | SiriusXM |
Sunday March 15: Championship
| Game | Time (ET) | Radio |
| Game 15 winner vs. Game 16 winner | 3:30 p.m. | SiriusXM |
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. The final seedings and bracket are as follows, with the full game schedule below.
| Seed | Team | Record (Big Ten) |
| 1. | Michigan | 29-2 (19-1) |
| 2. | Nebraska | 26-5 (15-5) |
| 3. | Michigan State | 25-6 (15-5) |
| 4. | Illinois | 24-7 (15-5) |
| 5. | Wisconsin | 22-9 (14-6) |
| 6. | UCLA | 21-10 (13-7) |
| 7. | Purdue | 23-8 (13-7) |
| 8. | Ohio State | 20-11 (12-8) |
| 9. | Iowa | 20-11 (10-10) |
| 10. | Indiana | 18-13 (9-11) |
| 11. | Minnesota | 15-16 (8-12) |
| 12. | Washington | 15-16 (7-13) |
| 13. | USC | 18-13 (7-13) |
| 14. | Rutgers | 13-18 (6-14) |
| 15. | Northwestern | 13-18 (5-15) |
| 16. | Oregon | 12-19 (5-15) |
| 17. | Maryland | 11-20 (4-16) |
| 18. | Penn State | 12-19 (3-17) |
