2025 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Schedule and Bracket Guide

Get ready, basketball fans! The Big Ten men’s basketball tournament is just around the corner, set to take place from March 12-16 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. This tournament is always a thrilling event that showcases the best teams in the conference.

Michigan State comes into the tournament as the regular-season champion, with Maryland, Michigan, and UCLA also earning double-byes. Purdue holds the No. 6 seed after a late-season dip, while Indiana is seeded at No. 9 following a late surge.

Fifteen out of the conference’s 18 teams will be competing in the tournament, with Nebraska, Penn State, and Washington missing out this year. All games will be held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, providing fans with a central location to catch all the action.

Here’s a breakdown of the tournament schedule:

– Wednesday, March 12:
– Game 1 at 3:30 p.m.: No. 13 Northwestern vs. No. 12 Minnesota
– Game 2 at 6 p.m.: No. 15 Iowa vs. No. 10 Ohio State
– Game 3 at 8:30 p.m.: No. 14 USC vs. No. 11 Rutgers

– Thursday, March 13:
– Game 4 at noon: No. 9 Indiana vs. No. 8 Oregon
– Game 5 at 2:30 p.m.: Winner of Game 1 vs. No. 5 Wisconsin
– Game 6 at 6:30 p.m.: Winner of Game 2 vs. No. 7 Illinois
– Game 7 at 9 p.m.: Winner of Game 3 vs. No. 6 Purdue

– Friday, March 14:
– Game 8 at noon: Winner of Game 4 vs. No. 1 Michigan State
– Game 9 at 2:30 p.m.: Winner of Game 5 vs. No. 4 UCLA
– Game 10 at 6:30 p.m.: Winner of Game 6 vs. No. 2 Maryland

All games will be broadcast on BTN and Peacock, giving fans plenty of opportunities to tune in and cheer on their favorite teams. So mark your calendars and get ready for some exciting basketball action at the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament!