The University of Maryland will play host to the 2026 Big Ten Softball Tournament, beginning Wednesday, May 6, through Saturday, May 9, at the Maryland Softball Stadium. The conference's top 12 teams will compete, looking to capture the Big Ten Tournament title and an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. Michigan has won the last two Big Ten Tournament titles. The format will once again feature a 12-team, four-day, single-elimination style with the winner earning an automatic bid for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Bracket TBD 2026 Big Ten Tournament Schedule and TV Channel First Round: Wednesday, May 6 Game 1 | No. 11 vs. No. 6 | 11 a.m. | BTN Game 2 | No. 10 vs. No. 7 | 1:30 p.m. | BTN Game 3 | No. 9 vs. No. 8 | 4:30 p.m. | BTN Game 4 | No. 12 vs. No. 5 | 7 p.m. | BTN Quarterfinals: Thursday, May 7 Game 5 | Winner of Game 1 vs. No. 3 | 11 a.m. | BTN Game 6 | Winner of Game 2 vs. No. 2 | 1:30 p.m. | BTN Game 7 | Winner of Game 3 vs. No. 1 | 4:30 p.m. | BTN Game 8 | Winner of Game 4 vs. No. 4 | 7 p.m.…