2026 Considerable 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament: Schedule, Bracket, and Fan Information

The 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament is set to take place from March 10-14, 2026, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This event will showcase the competition among 16 Big 12 teams, culminating in the championship game on Saturday, March 14th.

Tournament Schedule

All times listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

First Round – Tuesday, March 10

• Game 1: No. 12 Arizona State vs. No. 13 Baylor (ESPN+) – 12:30 p.m.
• Game 2: No. 9 Cincinnati vs. No. 16 Utah (ESPN+) – 3:00 p.m.
• Game 3: No. 10 BYU vs. No. 15 Kansas State (ESPN+) – 7:00 p.m.
• Game 4: No. 11 Colorado vs. No. 14 Oklahoma State (ESPN+) – 9:30 p.m.

Second Round – Wednesday, March 11

• Game 5: No. 5 Iowa State vs. Game 1 winner (ESPN/2) – 12:30 p.m.
• Game 6: No. 8 UCF vs. Game 2 winner (ESPNU) – 3:00 p.m.
• Game 7: No. 7 West Virginia vs. Game 3 winner (ESPNU) – 7:00 p.m.
• Game 8: No. 6 TCU vs. Game 4 winner (ESPN2/U) – 9:30 p.m.

Quarterfinals – Thursday, March 12

• Game 9: No. 4 Texas Tech vs. Game 5 winner (ESPN/2) – 12:30 p.m.
• Game 10: No. 1 Arizona vs. Game 6 winner (ESPN/2) – 3:00 p.m.
• Game 11: No. 2 Houston vs. Game 7 winner (ESPN/2) – 7:00 p.m.
• Game 12: No. 3 Kansas vs. Game 8 winner (ESPN/2) – 9:30 p.m.

Semifinals – Friday, March 13

• Game 13: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner (ESPN/2) – 7:00 p.m.
• Game 14: Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner (ESPN/2) – 9:30 p.m.

Final – Saturday, March 14

• Game 15: Game 13 winner vs. Game 14 winner (ESPN) – 6:00 p.m.

Venue Information: T-Mobile Center

The tournament will be held at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. T-Mobile Center has hosted the Big 12 Championship 25 times. Doors open at varying times depending on the session, with the earliest opening at 10:15 a.m. On Tuesday, March 11th. The T-Mobile Center is a cashless venue, accepting debit and credit cards, as well as contactless and mobile payment methods. More information about venue policies and frequently asked questions can be found on the T-Mobile Center website.

Fan Fest and Additional Activities

Phillips 66 will host a Fan Fest outside the front entrance of the T-Mobile Center on Grand Boulevard, across from the Power & Light District. Fans can participate in the Phillips 66® Shoot Your Shot Experience for a chance to win swag and prizes. A GO ZONE will also be located inside the T-Mobile Center between sections 110/112, offering additional opportunities to win. More details on Phillips 66’s involvement can be found on their website.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the 2026 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament are available through AXS.com. All-session and single-session tickets are available, as well as options for Busey Bank Club access.

Tournament History

The 2025 event marks the first Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament with 16 schools. Houston earned the top seed with a 19-1 record in the regular season.