NEW YORK -- The BIG EAST Conference and The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) announced today an extension through 2028 of their agreement to hold the BIG EAST Tournament at The World’s Most Famous Arena. The agreement also ensures that the Tournament will be staged on its traditional dates at the close of college basketball’s regular season.
The BIG EAST and Madison Square Garden have been partners since the Tournament was first played at the iconic venue in 1983. The BIG EAST Tournament is the longest-running postseason championship at the same location in college basketball.
“Our new agreement with Madison Square Garden means that BIG EAST schools, players and supporters will have the privilege of playing our conference tournament at the ‘Mecca of College Basketball’ without interruption for another decade,” said BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman.