Compass Media Networks Announces Its 18th Season of Full & Exclusive National Coverage of the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament

Broadcasting All 17 Games Beginning Tuesday, March 10 – Through the Championship Game on Sunday, March 15

Live from the United Center in Chicago

All Broadcasts Distributed via Terrestrial Radio Across an Affiliate List of Over 150 Sports Radio Stations as Well as on Digital Audio, Including the Varsity App & SiriusXM

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Compass Media Networks proudly announces full and exclusive coverage of the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament beginning on Tuesday, March 10th at 4:45pm EST and culminating with the championship game broadcast on Sunday, March 15th at 3:00pm EST.

“We cannot wait for tip-off,” said Robert Blum, General Manager of Compass Media Networks/Sports. “With the expansion of the Big Ten Tournament the six days will be packed with extremely compelling games that will help power the ratings of our affiliates and dazzle our audience.”

Robert Horry, color analyst and 7-time NBA Champion added, “The Big Ten Conference is stacked with talent as at least 8 schools will earn NCAA Tournament bids. We are looking forward to broadcasting these marquee matchups courtside from the United Center in Chicago.”

“The passion and enthusiasm of the fan base of the Big Ten Conference delivers tremendous value to our national sponsors and partners,” said Paul Gregrey, President of Sales and Marketing, Compass Media Networks. “We are so appreciative of this special partnership and cannot wait for tip off.”

QUICK HIGHLIGHTS:

COVERAGE BEGINS: Tuesday, March 10th at 4:45pm EST

COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS BROADCAST TALENT:
Play-by-Play Announcers: Gregg Daniels, Matt “Money” Smith, Jason Ross Jr, and Andy Masur
Analysts: Robert Horry, Mike Wozniak, Evan Turner, and Tre Demps
Studio Host: Tim Cates

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Full 2026 BIG TEN TOURNAMENT BRACKET SCHEDULE: 

BIG TEN TOURNAMENT BROADCAST SCHEDULE:

GAME	DAY, DATE	TIME (EST)*	GAME
# 1	TUE, MAR 10	4:45PM	#16 Seed vs. #17 Seed
# 2	TUE, MAR 10	7:30PM	#15 Seed vs. #18 Seed
# 3	WED, MAR 11	11:45AM	Game 1 Winner vs. #9 Seed
# 4	WED, MAR 11	*2:30PM	#12 Seed vs. #13 seed
# 5	WED, MAR 11	6:15PM	Game 2 Winner vs. #10 Seed
# 6	WED, MAR 11	*9:00PM	#11 Seed vs. #14 Seed
# 7	THU, MAR 12	11:45AM	Game 3 Winner vs. #8 Seed
# 8	THU, MAR 12	*2:30PM	Game 4 Winner vs. #5 Seed
# 9	THU, MAR 12	6:15PM	Game 5 Winner vs. #7 Seed
# 10	THU, MAR 12	*9:00PM	Game 6 Winner vs. #6 Seed
# 11	FRI, MAR 13	11:45AM	Game 7 Winner vs. #1 Seed
# 12	FRI, MAR 13	*2:30PM	Game 8 Winner vs. #4 Seed
# 13	FRI, MAR 13	6:15PM	Game 9 Winner vs. #2 Seed
# 14	FRI, MAR 13	*9:00PM	Game 10 Winner vs. #3 Seed
# 15	SAT, MAR 14	12:45PM	Game 11 Winner vs. Game 12 Winner
# 16	SAT, MAR 14	3:30PM	Game 13 Winner vs. Game 14 Winner
# 17	SUN, MAR 15	3:00PM	Game 15 Winner vs. Game 16 Winner

*:25MIN LEAD TIME BETWEEN GAMES