The 2025 Big Ten men’s basketball tournament is set to begin on Thursday, March 13, with the second round at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State, as the top seed, will lead the charge.
Here are the matchups and game times:
– Game 4: No. 8 Oregon vs. No. 9 Indiana (12 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network)
– Game 5: No. 5 Wisconsin vs. No. 13 Northwestern (25 minutes after Game 4, 12:45 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network)
– Game 6: No. 7 Illinois vs. No. 15 Iowa (6:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network)
– Game 7: No. 6 Purdue vs. No. 14 USC (25 minutes after Game 6, 7:00 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network)
The quarterfinals will take place on Friday, March 14, followed by the semifinals on Saturday, March 15, and the championship game on Sunday, March 16.
The defending champion, Illinois, lost its title defense last season to Ohio State. Michigan State holds the most tournament titles with six, with their last win coming in 2019.
Source: https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2025-03-13/2025-big-ten-tournament-bracket-schedule-scores-mens-basketball