Your Essential Guide to Men's College Basketball Conference Championships
ASUN Conference Tournament: Jacksonville, Florida Showdown
The ASUN Conference Tournament will unfold in Jacksonville, Florida, from March 4th to 8th. Lipscomb, the 2025 champion, aims to defend its title. All games leading up to the championship will be available on ESPN+, with the final broadcast on ESPN2. West Georgia will participate but is ineligible for the automatic bid due to reclassification.
Big Sky Conference Tournament: Boise, Idaho Takes Center Stage
Boise, Idaho, hosts the Big Sky Conference Tournament from March 7th to 11th. Montana, the defending champion, will be a team to watch. ESPN+ will cover all preliminary games, with the semifinals and final airing on ESPNU and ESPN2.
Big South Conference Tournament: Johnson City, Tennessee Thrills
The Big South Conference Tournament runs from March 4th to 8th in Johnson City, Tennessee. High Point seeks to repeat as champions. Fans can catch early rounds on ESPN+, with the championship game featured on ESPN2.
Coastal Athletic Association Tournament: Washington, D.C. Duel
From March 6th to 10th, the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament will be held in Washington, D.C. UNCW, the 2025 champion, will look to maintain its dominance. FloHoops will stream games before the semifinals, which will be broadcast on CBSSN, as will the championship.
Horizon League Tournament: Higher Seeds and Indianapolis Finals
The Horizon League Tournament begins with higher seed hosting games on March 2nd and 4th, culminating in Indianapolis from March 8th to 10th. Robert Morris is the reigning champion. ESPN+ provides coverage for all games leading up to the semifinals, with ESPNU, ESPN2, and ESPN broadcasting the later stages.
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament: Atlantic City Action
Atlantic City, New Jersey, will host the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament from March 5th to 8th, with the championship on March 10th. Mount St. Mary's looks to repeat as champions. ESPN+ will stream all games prior to the final, which will be shown on ESPN2. Niagara, Canisius, and Rider will not qualify.
Missouri Valley Conference Tournament: St. Louis, Missouri Excitement
The Missouri Valley Conference Tournament will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, from March 5th to 8th. Drake is the defending champion. MVC TV partners and ESPN+ will cover games before the semifinals, which will be aired on CBSSN, along with the championship game on CBS.
Northeast Conference Tournament: Higher Seeds Host
The NEC Tournament will see higher seeds hosting games on March 4th, 7th, and 10th. Saint Francis did not qualify in its final season as a D1 member. New Haven, Le Moyne, and Mercyhurst are ineligible for automatic bids. NEC Front Row, ESPN+, and ESPN2 will broadcast the games.
Ohio Valley Conference Tournament: Evansville, Indiana Engages
Evansville, Indiana, hosts the OVC Tournament from March 4th to 7th. SIUE, the 2025 champion, will compete to defend its title. ESPN+ covers early rounds, with ESPNU and ESPN2 broadcasting the semifinals and championship. Tennessee Tech, Southern Indiana, and Western Illinois did not qualify.
Patriot League Tournament: Higher Seeds Host in Intense Battles
The Patriot League Tournament features higher seeds hosting games on March 3rd, 5th, 8th, and 11th. American is the current champion. ESPN+ streams games before the semifinals, which, along with the championship, will be shown on CBSSN.
Southern Conference Tournament: Asheville, North Carolina Showdown
Asheville, North Carolina, is the venue for the SoCon Tournament from March 6th to 9th. Wofford is the reigning champion. ESPN+ and Nexstar-owned stations will cover the early rounds, with ESPNU and ESPN broadcasting the semifinals and championship.
Southland Conference Tournament: Lake Charles, Louisiana Contests
Lake Charles, Louisiana, will host the Southland Conference Tournament from March 8th to 11th. McNeese, the 2025 champion, seeks another victory. ESPN+ will stream most games, with ESPNU and ESPN2 airing the later stages. Teams finishing 9th through 12th will not qualify.
Summit League Tournament: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Dynamics
The Summit League Tournament will be held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, from March 4th to 8th. Omaha is the defending champion. Midco Sports and Summit League Network will broadcast games up to the semifinals, with CBSSN covering the semifinals and championship.
Sun Belt Conference Tournament: Pensacola, Florida Fiesta
Pensacola, Florida, hosts the Sun Belt Tournament from March 3rd to 9th. Troy, the 2025 champion, aims to defend its title. All games before the championship will be streamed on ESPN+, with the final on ESPN2.
West Coast Conference Tournament: Las Vegas, Nevada Victories
Las Vegas, Nevada, will host the West Coast Conference Tournament from March 5th to 10th. Gonzaga is the reigning champion. ESPN+ will stream games before the quarterfinals, with ESPN2 and ESPN broadcasting the later rounds.
America East Conference Tournament: Higher Seeds Host
The America East Tournament features higher seeds hosting games on March 7th, 10th, and 14th. Bryant is the defending champion. ESPN+ streams games before the championship, which will be aired on ESPN2. The 9th-place finisher will not qualify.
American Athletic Conference Tournament: Birmingham, Alabama Battles
Birmingham, Alabama, will host the American Athletic Conference Tournament from March 11th to 15th. Memphis, the 2025 champion, looks to repeat. ESPN+ covers the first round, with ESPNU and ESPN2 broadcasting subsequent rounds, and ESPN airing the championship. Teams finishing 10th through 13th will not qualify.
Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Plays
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hosts the Atlantic 10 Tournament from March 11th to 15th. VCU is the defending champion. USA Network, CBSSN, and CBS will broadcast the various rounds.
ACC Tournament: Charlotte, North Carolina Contest
The ACC Tournament takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, from March 10th to 14th. Duke is the reigning champion. ACC Network, ESPN, and ESPN2 will provide comprehensive coverage. Teams finishing 16th through 18th will not qualify.
Big 12 Conference Tournament: Kansas City, Missouri Showdown
Kansas City, Missouri, hosts the Big 12 Tournament from March 10th to 14th. Houston is the 2025 champion. ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPN will broadcast the various stages of the tournament.
Big East Conference Tournament: New York City's Premier Event
New York City will host the Big East Tournament from March 11th to 14th. St. John's is the defending champion. Peacock, NBCSN, and FS1 will cover the early rounds, with Fox broadcasting the semifinals and championship.
Big Ten Conference Tournament: Chicago, Illinois Championship
Chicago hosts the Big Ten Tournament from March 10th to 15th. Michigan is the reigning champion. Peacock, NBCSN, BTN, and CBS will provide extensive coverage throughout the tournament.
Big West Conference Tournament: Henderson, Nevada Highlights
Henderson, Nevada, hosts the Big West Tournament from March 11th to 14th. UC San Diego is the defending champion. ESPN+ streams games before the second semifinal, which will be aired on ESPN2, as will the championship. Teams finishing 9th through 11th will not qualify.
Conference USA Tournament: Huntsville, Alabama Arena
The Conference USA Tournament will be held in Huntsville, Alabama, from March 10th to 14th. Liberty is the defending champion. ESPN+ streams games before the semifinals, which will be broadcast on CBSSN, as will the championship. Teams finishing 11th and 12th will not qualify.
Ivy League Tournament: Ithaca, New York Finals
Ithaca, New York, hosts the Ivy League Tournament on March 14th and 15th. Yale is the reigning champion. ESPNU, ESPN News, and ESPN2 will broadcast the semifinals and championship. Teams finishing 5th through 8th will not qualify.
Mid-American Conference Tournament: Cleveland, Ohio Climax
Cleveland, Ohio, hosts the Mid-American Conference Tournament from March 12th to 14th. Akron is the defending champion. ESPN+ streams quarterfinals, with CBSSN and ESPN2 broadcasting the semifinals and championship. Teams finishing 9th through 13th will not qualify.
MEAC Tournament: Norfolk, Virginia Showdown
Norfolk, Virginia, hosts the MEAC Tournament from March 11th to 14th. Norfolk State is the reigning champion. ESPN+ streams games before the championship, which will be aired on ESPN2. Coppin State is ineligible for the postseason.
Mountain West Conference Tournament: Las Vegas, Nevada Matchups
Las Vegas hosts the Mountain West Tournament from March 11th to 14th. Colorado State is the defending champion. MWN and CBSSN will provide coverage. Utah Valley may not participate due to a dispute over exit fees.
SEC Tournament: Nashville, Tennessee Championship
Nashville, Tennessee, hosts the SEC Tournament from March 11th to 15th. Florida is the defending champion. SEC Network and ESPN will provide extensive coverage.
SWAC Tournament: Atlanta, Georgia Showdown
Atlanta hosts the SWAC Tournament from March 9th to 14th. Alabama State is the defending champion. ESPN+ streams games before the championship, which will be aired on ESPNU.
Western Athletic Conference Tournament: Las Vegas, Nevada Wrap-Up
Las Vegas hosts the Western Athletic Conference Tournament from March 11th to 14th. Grand Canyon, now in the Mountain West, was the 2025 champion. ESPN+ streams games before the championship, which will be aired on ESPN2.