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The Big 12 men's basketball tournament is an annual single-elimination tournament that has been held every year since 1997. The tournament features four rounds, with the top six seeds receiving byes in the first round. Seeding is based on regular season records. The winner of the tournament receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Championship tournament. The tournament has been predominantly hosted in Kansas City, with a few editions taking place in Dallas and Oklahoma City.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Tournament Structure | Single-elimination tournament of four rounds with the top six seeds getting byes in the first round |
| Seeding | Based on regular season records |
| Winner's Reward | Receives the Big 12 Conference automatic bid to the NCAA Championship tournament |
| Tournament History | Held annually since 1997; Kansas has won the most Big 12 postseason titles (12 out of 25) |
| Host Cities | Kansas City (most frequently), Dallas, and Oklahoma City |
| Notable Teams | Iowa State, Kansas Jayhawks, Texas Longhorns |
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What You'll Learn
Tournament format
The Big 12 men's basketball tournament is a single-elimination tournament consisting of four rounds. The tournament has been held annually since the first full basketball season was completed in 1997. The top six seeds receive byes in the first round, with seeding based on regular-season records.
The tournament typically takes place over four days, with the first round often occurring on a Tuesday, followed by the second round on Wednesday, quarterfinals on Thursday, semifinals on Friday, and the championship game on Saturday. The winner of the tournament earns an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament, specifically the NCAA Championship tournament for men.
Kansas City, Missouri, has hosted the tournament most frequently, including a stretch from 2010 through 2025. Other host cities have included Dallas, Texas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The 2024 event, for example, was held at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, marking the 23rd time the city hosted the tournament.
The tournament has witnessed dominance from teams like Kansas Jayhawks, who have won roughly half of the tournaments. Iowa State and Kansas also won 18 out of 27 titles between 2005 and 2019. The Texas Longhorns won the championship in 2021, marking the first time a school outside the original Big Eight Conference won the tournament.
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Seeding
The 7 through 10 seeds play in a Wednesday doubleheader, with the two winners advancing to Thursday’s quarterfinal quadruple-header. The first round of the tournament sees the 7 and 10 seeds, and 8 and 9 seeds, face off, with the winners playing the 2 and 1 seeds, respectively, in the second round. The 5 and 6 seeds also play in the second round, with the winners of these games advancing to the quarterfinals.
The quarterfinals see the top four seeds join the tournament. The 4 and 1 seeds play the winners of the 5 vs 12/13 and 8 vs 9 games, respectively. The winners of these quarterfinal games then advance to the semifinals, where the overall winner advances to the championship game on Saturday.
The Big 12 men's basketball tournament has been dominated by Kansas, Iowa State, and Kansas State, also known as the Kansas Jayhawks. The Jayhawks have won approximately half of the tournaments in the conference's history, with Iowa State and Kansas State winning 18 of 27 titles between them.
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Past winners
The Big 12 men's basketball tournament has been held annually since the 1996 formation of the Big 12 and the completion of the first full basketball season in 1997.
Kansas has been the most successful team in the tournament's history, winning 12 out of 25 titles and appearing in 15 championship games. Between 2005 and 2019, no current Big 12 member besides Iowa State or Kansas won the tournament, and those two schools have won 18 of 27 titles. The remaining current Big 12 schools account for six additional tournament titles.
This streak ended in 2021 when the Texas Longhorns won the championship game against Oklahoma State. Iowa State claimed the title in 2024 after defeating Houston. Houston then took home the trophy in 2025.
The tournament was held in Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri, every year up until 2003 and again in 2005. In 2003, 2004, and 2006, it was held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, and in 2007, it took place in the Ford Center at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2008, it returned to Kansas City, this time at the Sprint Center. The championship was held in Oklahoma City in 2009, then back in Kansas City from 2010 through 2020. It was announced in 2018 that the tournament would remain in Kansas City through 2024, and in 2020, this was extended through 2025.
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Venues
The Big 12 men's basketball tournament has been held annually since the first full basketball season was completed in 1997. The tournament venue has varied over the years, but Kansas City has been the most frequent host.
Kemper Arena, Kansas City, Missouri (1997-2003, 2005)
The tournament was held at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri, from its inception in 1997 until 2003, with the exception of 2004. The venue hosted the tournament again in 2005.
American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas (2003, 2004, 2006)
For three years, the tournament was held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. This was in 2003, 2004, and 2006.
Ford Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (2007)
In 2007, the tournament was held at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri (2008-2009, 2010-2020)
The tournament returned to Kansas City in 2008, this time at the Sprint Center. The venue hosted the tournament again in 2009 and continuously from 2010 to 2020. The Sprint Center was rebranded as the T-Mobile Center following the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint in 2020.
T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri (2021-2025)
The T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, has been the venue for the tournament since 2021 and will continue to be until at least 2025. Kansas City has now hosted the tournament more than any other city.
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Ticket information
Vivid Seats also provides an easy process for purchasing tickets. After browsing the Big 12 Tournament schedule and selecting your desired date, you can click on "Tickets" to view the event layout. They offer price and quantity sorting options to help you find the best fit for your needs. You can complete the transaction by logging into your Vivid Seats account or by calling their phone number. Vivid Seats assures customers that their support team handles all orders from start to finish, guaranteeing their accuracy and authenticity.
When attending the tournament at the T-Mobile Center, it is important to note that cash is no longer accepted for purchasing concessions, tickets, or merchandise. Instead, debit and credit cards, as well as contactless and mobile payment methods, are available. To ensure a smooth entry, guests are encouraged to pack lightly, and bags should not exceed the dimensions of 12x12x6 inches. Any bags larger than 12x6x12 inches, as well as prohibited items such as selfie sticks, outside food and beverages, and weapons, are not allowed inside the venue.
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Frequently asked questions
The Big 12 men's basketball tournament is the championship men's basketball tournament in the Big 12 Conference. It has been held every year since 1997.
Seeding is based on regular-season records. The top six seeds get byes in the first round.
The tournament has been held in Kansas City, Missouri, most often, with a few editions taking place in Dallas and Oklahoma City.
The tournament is held in March.
Kansas has won the most Big 12 postseason titles, winning 12 out of 25. Texas claimed the title in 2023, and Iowa State won in 2024.
