The 2025 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament will kick off from March 11 to March 15 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. With 16 great teams vying for the championship, this year’s tournament promises intense matchups, thrilling finishes, and a desirable automatic berth to March Madness.
When and Where Is The Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament?
Dates: Tuesday, March 11 – Saturday, March 15
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Venue: T-Mobile Center
TV Channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+
Streaming: ESPN+
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Big 12 Tournament Schedule
The tournament begins on Tuesday, March 11, with first-round games including matchups like Oklahoma State vs. Cincinnati, TCU vs. Colorado, Kansas State vs. Arizona State, and Utah vs. UCF.
First Round (Tues. March 11)
- Game 1: No. 13 Cincinnati vs. No. 12 Oklahoma State | 12:30 p.m. ET | ESPN+
- Game 2: No. 16 Colorado vs. No. 9 TCU | 3 p.m. ET | ESPN+
- Game 3: No. 15 Arizona State vs. No. 10 Kansas State | 7 p.m. ET | ESPN+
- Game 4: No. 14 UCF vs. No. 11 Utah | 9:30 p.m. ET | ESPN+
Second Round (Wed. March 12)
- Game 5: Game 1 Winner vs. No. 5 Iowa State | 12:30 p.m. ET | ESPN\ESPN2
- Game 6: Game 2 Winner vs. No. 8 West Virginia | 3 p.m. ET | ESPN+
- Game 7: Game 3 Winner vs. No. 7 Baylor | 7 p.m. ET | ESPN+
- Game 8: Game 4 Winner vs. No. 6 Kansas | 9:30 p.m. ET | ESPN2/ESPNU
Quarterfinals (Thurs. March 13)
- Game 9: Game 5 Winner vs. No. 4 BYU | 12:30 p.m. ET | ESPN/ESPN2
- Game 10: Game 6 Winner vs. No. 1 Houston | 3 p.m. ET | ESPN/ESPN2
- Game 11: Game 7 Winner vs. No. 2 Texas Tech | 7 p.m. ET | ESPN/ESPN2
- Game 12: Game 8 Winner vs. No. 3 Arizona | 9:30 p.m. ET | ESPN/ESPN2
Semifinals (Fri. March 14)
- Game 13: Game 9 Winner vs. Game 10 Winner | 7 p.m. ET | ESPN/ESPN2
- Game 14: Game 11 Winner vs. Game 12 Winner | 9:30 p.m. ET | ESPN/ESPN2
Final (Sat. March 15)
- Game 15: Game 13 Winner vs. Game 14 Winner | 6 p.m. ET | ESPN
This year’s tournament is prominent, as it is the first Big 12 Tournament with 16 teams. The conference welcomed Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah this past offseason, enhancing the level of competition.
Houston enters as the top seed with a great 19-1 regular-season record, but given the Big 12’s depth of quality, jolts are always possible.
Expect exciting performances, heated rivalries, and unforgettable moments as teams compete for the championship and build their NCAA Tournament qualifications.
Teams to Watch
- No. 1 Houston Cougars: The top seed, famed for their ferocious defense and high-energy play, is expected to win it all.
- No. 2 Texas Tech Red Raiders: After a strong 15–5 conference campaign, they are a dark horse of the tournament.
- No. 3 Arizona Wildcats: The newest addition to the Big 12, Arizona, has made an early impression, earning a top-four seed.
- No. 6 Kansas Jayhawks: A persistent powerhouse, Kansas consistently outperforms in March and remains a major jeopardy.
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After the Big 12 champion is crowned on Saturday, they, along with other hopeful NCAA Tournament teams, will find out their seeding, opponents, and region during the Selection Sunday special. This show will be broadcast on CBS.
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