2026 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament: Bracket, Final Scores

This year, for the first time in Big Ten men’s basketball history, all 18 teams in the conference competed for the postseason title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Due to the expansion to 18 teams, the top four seeds had three days off, rather than two, before their first game. Action started Tuesday and ran through Sunday — right up until Selection Sunday — at Chicago’s United Center. Here’s how the bracket ended: Final – Sunday, March 15 Semifinals – Saturday, March 14 Quarterfinals – Friday, March 13 Third Round – Thursday, March 12 Second Round – Wednesday, March 11 First Round – Tuesday, March 10 This story will be updated throughout the tournament. Check back for updates.