The 2027 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament runs March 10-14, 2027 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. The winner earns the Big Ten’s automatic bid to the 2027 NCAA Tournament. Below is the full schedule, the format, how to watch, and a free printable blank bracket. For the rest of the season see our 2026-27 men’s college basketball hub, and for the national field see our 2027 March Madness bracket.
2027 Big Ten Tournament: Quick Facts
- Dates: March 10-14, 2027.
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
- Field: all 18 Big Ten teams, single elimination.
- Stakes: the champion earns the Big Ten’s automatic bid to the 2027 NCAA Tournament.
- How to watch: the Big Ten Network, CBS, and FS1.
Download the Printable 2027 Big Ten Tournament Bracket (PDF)
Print the blank bracket and fill it in once the seeds are set. Clean, low-ink design for your desk, group, or bracket pool.
How the Big Ten Tournament Works
All 18 Big Ten teams make the field for a single-elimination bracket, with the top seeds earning byes into the later rounds and the lower seeds opening in the first round. Seeding is set by regular-season conference standings, and the bracket plays out over several days, March 10-14, 2027, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. The champion receives the league’s automatic NCAA Tournament bid, while other teams can still earn at-large bids on Selection Sunday, March 14, 2027. For official brackets and results, see the NCAA Division I men’s basketball page.
How to Watch the 2027 Big Ten Tournament
Games air on the Big Ten Network, CBS, and FS1. Tip times are confirmed once the bracket is set in early March; check back as we add the round-by-round schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2027 Big Ten Tournament?
The 2027 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament is March 10-14, 2027 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
Who makes the Big Ten Tournament field?
All 18 Big Ten teams qualify, seeded by their regular-season conference record.
What does the Big Ten Tournament champion get?
The champion earns the Big Ten’s automatic bid to the 2027 NCAA Tournament.
