The 2026 Big South Men’s basketball tournament schedule kicks off on March 4th, 2026. The Big South Conference crowns its 2026 men’s basketball champion at the historic Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, Tennessee, with the winner earning the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The tournament runs March 4-8, 2026, with the opening round kicking things off mid-week and the championship on Sunday.
Key 2026 Big South Men’s Basketball Tournament Schedule Details
Here are the key details for the 2026 Big South Men’s basketball tournament schedule for you.
- Venue: Freedom Hall Civic Center (Johnson City, TN) – Classic arena with great atmosphere, central to Big South footprint for fan travel.
- Format: 9-team single-elimination bracket (top 9 seeds qualify; #1 seed gets first-round bye).
- Opening Round: Wednesday, March 4 (one game: typically #8 vs #9).
- Quarterfinals: Friday, March 6 (four games).
- Semifinals: Saturday, March 7 (two games).
- Championship: Sunday, March 8 (likely afternoon/evening tip; ESPN2 national TV).
- Broadcast: ESPN+ for early rounds (opening through semis); ESPN2 for the championship game. Check BigSouthSports.com for exact times, streaming, and updates.
- Tickets: Available now via BigSouthSports.com, Freedom Hall box office, or Ticketmaster. All-session passes recommended for the full experience—prices increase closer to tip-off!
2026 Big South Tournament Bracket Overview
Standard seeding with byes for top seeds:
- Opening Round (March 4 at Freedom Hall): #8 vs #9 (e.g., 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+).
- Quarterfinals (March 6 at Freedom Hall):
- #1 vs Winner of Opening Round (12:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+).
- #2 vs #7.
- #4 vs #5.
- #3 vs #6.
- Semifinals (March 7 at Freedom Hall): Winners advance (typically noon and evening slots, ESPN+).
- Championship (March 8 at Freedom Hall): Winner takes NCAA auto-bid; runner-up eyes NIT/WBIT at-large consideration.
Printable 2026 Big South Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracket
Here’s the printable 2026 Big South Men’s basketball tournament bracket for you. You can also download or print the bracket in PDF format here.
College Basketball Postseason Resources
- Championship Week 2026 – All Conference Tournaments Guide
- Printable 2026 March Madness Bracket
- Big South Official Site – Tournament Hub
Stay tuned for seeding after the regular season wraps (late February), full matchups, and live updates from Freedom Hall. Who claims the 2026 Big South title and heads to the Big Dance? Get your bracket ready!
