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2026 BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Tournament Television Times Set

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NEW YORK – For the 44th consecutive season, the BIG EAST Conference will call Madison Square Garden home for its men’s basketball tournament. The official times and television slots were announced Monday, with Peacock and FOX Sports each showcasing five contests for the second straight season.

The 2026 BIG EAST Tournament presented by Jeep will begin on Wednesday, March 11, with a first-round tripleheader on Peacock. The No. 8 seed meets the No. 9 seed at 4 p.m. ET, followed by the No. 7 seed battling the No.