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The Big Ten is chock-full of talent this season, which means the 2026 women’s conference basketball tournament will be one to watch.
A number of nationally top-ranked squads will be competing in Indianapolis next weekend for a guaranteed spot in the NCAA Tournament. Last year’s conference champions, UCLA, will be back in action and looking to claim back-to-back titles and a top seed in March Madness.
While Lauren Betts and the Bruins will surely be the team to beat, there will be plenty of other challengers making waves across the bracket. Fans can expect Iowa to make a competitive return, as well as Michigan, Ohio State, Maryland and others.
Don’t miss out on all the action.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Big Ten women’s basketball tournament, including TV channel and streaming options for the conference championship.
Big Ten women’s tournament bracket 2026
The full seeding, bracket and regular-season records for the 2026 Big Ten women’s basketball tournament has not yet been finalized. The top 15 teams in the conference standings will earn tournament berths.
The standings as of Feb. 27 are below, entering the weekend’s final regular-season games. Teams in bold are locked into their seed.
| Seed | Team | Record (B1G) |
|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | UCLA | 27-1 (17-0) |
| No. 2 | Iowa | 23-5 (14-3) |
| No. 3 | Michigan | 23-5 (14-3) |
| No. 4 | Minnesota | 21-7 (12-5) |
| No. 5 | Ohio State | 23-6 (12-5) |
| No. 6 | Maryland | 23-6 (11-6) |
| No. 7 | Michigan State | 22-6 (11-6) |
| No. 8 | Illinois | 19-9 (9-8) |
| No. 9 | USC | 17-11 (9-8) |
| No. 10 | Washington | 19-9 (9-8) |
| No. 11 | Oregon | 20-10 (8-9) |
| No. 12 | Nebraska | 17-11 (6-11) |
| No. 13 | Indiana | 16-13 (5-12) |
| No. 14 | Wisconsin | 13-15 (5-12) |
| No. 15 | Penn State | 11-17 (4-13) |
How to watch 2026 Big Ten women’s tournament live
- TV channel: Big Ten Network, CBS
- Live stream:DIRECTV, Peacock, Paramount+
The opening round of the 2026 Big Ten women’s basketball tournament will air exclusively on Peacock. The second round, quarterfinals and semifinals will be broadcast by the Big Ten Network, and the championship game will be on CBS.
Fans can watch every game from the second round via DIRECTV, and cord-cutters can also stream the title game on Paramount+.
Big Ten women’s basketball tournament schedule 2026
- Dates: Wednesday, March 4 – Sunday, March 8
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
Big Ten women’s basketball tournament games will be held in Indianapolis beginning on Wednesday, March 4. The championship game will be played on Sunday, March 8.
Wednesday, March 4: Round 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 1: No. 12 vs. No. 13 | 3:30 p.m. | Peacock |
| Game 2: No. 10 vs. No. 15 | 6 p.m. | Peacock |
| Game 3: No. 11 vs. No. 14 | 8:30 p.m. | Peacock |
Thursday, March 5: Round 2
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 4: No. 9 vs. No. 8 | Noon | BTN, DIRECTV |
| Game 5: No. 5 vs. Game 1 winner | 2:30 p.m. | BTN, DIRECTV |
| Game 6: No. 7 vs. Game 2 winner | 6:30 p.m. | BTN, DIRECTV |
| Game 7: No. 6 vs. Game 3 winner | 9 p.m. | BTN, DIRECTV |
Friday, March 6: Quarterfinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 8: No. 1 vs. Game 4 winner | Noon | BTN, DIRECTV |
| Game 9: No. 4 vs. Game 5 winner | 2:30 p.m. | BTN, DIRECTV |
| Game 10: No. 2 vs. Game 6 winner | 6:30 p.m. | BTN, DIRECTV |
| Game 11: No. 3 vs. Game 7 winner | 9 p.m. | BTN, DIRECTV |
Saturday, March 7: Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 12: Game 8 winner vs. Game 9 winner | 2 p.m. | BTN, DIRECTV |
| Game 13: Game 10 winner vs. Game 11 winner | 4:30 p.m. | BTN, DIRECTV |
Sunday, March 8: Championship
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 12 winner vs. Game 13 winner | 2:15 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
