The 2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament takes place from May 19-24, 2026, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. The tournament features a new 12-team format: Seeds 5-12 compete in a double-elimination bracket from May 19-21, while the top 4 seeds receive a bye into a single-elimination quarterfinal round starting Friday, May 22. Every game will be broadcast live on the Big Ten Network (BTN).
🏆 2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament Champion: UCLA
UCLA captured the 2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament title (May 19-24), at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, NE.
Live update (May 24, 2026): The championship game is set at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. No. 1 UCLA faces No. 2 Nebraska, the two-time defending tournament champion, with the Big Ten automatic NCAA Tournament bid on the line (approx. 2:00 p.m. CT, BTN).
Big Ten Tournament Results So Far
| Game | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| QF | No. 4 USC vs No. 12 Michigan State | USC 7, Michigan State 0 |
| QF | No. 1 UCLA vs No. 5 Purdue | UCLA 4, Purdue 3 |
| QF | No. 2 Nebraska vs No. 7 Michigan | Nebraska 6, Michigan 4 |
| QF | No. 3 Oregon vs No. 11 Washington | Oregon 9, Washington 4 |
| SF | No. 1 UCLA vs No. 4 USC | UCLA 7, USC 5 – UCLA to final |
| SF | No. 2 Nebraska vs No. 3 Oregon | Nebraska 8, Oregon 0 – Nebraska to final |
| Final | No. 1 UCLA vs No. 2 Nebraska | Championship – Sun, May 24 (BTN) – TBD |
2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament Schedule
The 2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament runs Tuesday, May 19 through Sunday, May 24 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. The new 12-team format combines a double-elimination opening stage (seeds 5-12) with a single-elimination championship stage (seeds 1-4 enter on Friday). All games air on Big Ten Network. All times Central.
Double-Elimination Stage (Seeds 5-12)
| Date | Game | Matchup | Time (CT) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 19 – Opening Round | ||||
| Tue, May 19 | 1 | [5] Purdue vs [12] Michigan State | 9:00 AM | Michigan State 8, Purdue 4 |
| Tue, May 19 | 2 | [8] Iowa vs [9] Illinois | 1:00 PM | Iowa 10, Illinois 6 |
| Tue, May 19 | 3 | [7] Michigan vs [10] Rutgers | 5:00 PM | Michigan 10, Rutgers 0 (7 inn.) |
| Tue, May 19 | 4 | [6] Ohio State vs [11] Washington | 9:00 PM | Washington 8, Ohio State 6 |
| Wednesday, May 20 | ||||
| Wed, May 20 | 5 | [5] Purdue vs [9] Illinois (elimination) | 9:00 AM | Purdue 3, Illinois 1 |
| Wed, May 20 | 6 | [6] Ohio State vs [10] Rutgers (elimination) | 1:00 PM | Ohio State 3, Rutgers 2 |
| Wed, May 20 | 7 (Q1) | [8] Iowa vs [12] Michigan State | 5:00 PM | Michigan State 4, Iowa 3 |
| Wed, May 20 | 8 (Q2) | [7] Michigan vs [11] Washington | 9:00 PM | Washington 7, Michigan 1 |
| Thursday, May 21 | ||||
| Thu, May 21 | 9 (Q3) | [5] Purdue vs [8] Iowa | 2:00 PM | Purdue 8, Iowa 1 |
| Thu, May 21 | 10 (Q4) | [6] Ohio State vs [7] Michigan | 6:00 PM | Michigan 3, Ohio State 0 |
Single-Elimination Stage (Top 4 Seeds Enter)
| Date | Game | Matchup | Time (CT) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 22 – Quarterfinals | ||||
| Fri, May 22 | 11 | [4] USC vs [12] Michigan State (Q1) | 9:00 AM | USC 7, Michigan State 0 |
| Fri, May 22 | 12 | [1] UCLA vs [5] Purdue (Q3) | 1:00 PM | UCLA 4, Purdue 3 |
| Fri, May 22 | 13 | [2] Nebraska vs [7] Michigan (Q4) | 5:00 PM | Nebraska 6, Michigan 4 |
| Fri, May 22 | 14 | [3] Oregon vs [11] Washington (Q2) | 9:00 PM | Oregon 9, Washington 4 |
| Saturday, May 23 – Semifinals | ||||
| Sat, May 23 | 15 | [4] USC vs [1] UCLA | 2:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, May 23 | 16 | [2] Nebraska vs [3] Oregon | 6:00 PM | TBD |
| Sunday, May 24 – Championship | ||||
| Sun, May 24 | 17 | Winner G15 vs Winner G16 | 2:00 PM | TBD |
Understanding the New 12-Team Tournament Format
Following the expansion to 18 teams (with the addition of UCLA, USC, Oregon, and Washington), Big Ten coaches moved to a hybrid format to ensure a competitive postseason:
- The “Grind” (May 19-21): The teams seeded 5 through 12 play in a high-stakes double-elimination bracket. This phase guarantees these eight teams at least two games in Omaha.
- The “Elite” (May 22-24): The four teams that survive the opening rounds advance to face the Top 4 Seeds (who receive a double-bye) in a single-elimination sprint to the trophy.
- The Stakes: The tournament champion receives the Big Ten’s automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament.
View the 2026 Big Ten Baseball Tournament Bracket (Image)
Don’t get lost in the new 12-team layout. Our exclusive printable PDF includes the full bracket, game times, and TV channels for the entire week in Omaha.
Big Ten Baseball Resources
- 2026 D1 Baseball Tournament: Master Schedule & CWS Guide
- 2026 ACC Baseball Tournament: 16-Team Bracket
- 2026 SEC Baseball Tournament: Hoover Met Guide
- Detroit Tigers 2026 Schedule & Printable PDF
