Iowa Hawkeyes Set for Substantial Ten Tournament Run: Schedule, Opponents and Key Details

Iowa City, IA – The Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team has secured the 9-seed in the 2026 Big Ten Tournament, set to take place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, from March 10-15 . The Hawkeyes will open tournament play on Wednesday, March 11, against either Maryland or Oregon, with tip-off scheduled for 11 a.m. CT and streaming live on Peacock .

Regular Season Matchups

Iowa split its regular-season series with Maryland. The Hawkeyes achieved a decisive victory at home, defeating the Terrapins 83-64 on December 6 . However, they faced a setback on the road on February 11.

Iowa secured a win against Oregon during the regular season, defeating the Ducks 84-66 in Eugene on February 1 .

Tournament Path and Potential Opponents

The 16/17-seed game will conclude before Iowa’s matchup, meaning the Hawkeyes’ first opponent will be playing its second game in less than 24 hours .

If Iowa emerges victorious in its opening game, they are projected to face the 8-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes at 11 a.m. CT on Thursday, March 12. The Hawkeyes previously defeated Ohio State 74-57 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on February 25 .

Final Regular Season Game

Before the tournament begins, Iowa will conclude its regular season schedule with a game at Nebraska on March 8, aiming to complete a sweep of the regular-season series against the Cornhuskers .

Big Ten Tournament Details

The 2026 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament will feature all 18 teams competing for the conference crown at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois . The tournament will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network, CBS, Peacock, and Paramount+ .