Following the conclusion of Iowa baseball’s (32-21, 15-15 Big Ten) regular-season slate, the Hawkeyes open 2026 Big Ten Tournament play as the No. 8 seed, where they will take on No. 9 seed Illinois (28-25, 14-16 Big Ten) this afternoon from Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb.
As it did a few years ago with conference expansion, the Big Ten has once again changed its tournament format, adding both a double-elimination and a single-elimination bracket to help determine a champion this season.
The first three days of the tournament will feature double-elimination brackets, pairing eight teams seeded No. 5-12. Four games will be held on Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20, and two games contested on Thursday, May 21, to produce four qualifiers.
The four advancing teams will face seeds No. 1-4 in single-elimination quarterfinals on Friday, May 22. Semifinals take place Saturday, May 23, followed by the championship game on Sunday, May 24.
Watch Iowa baseball vs. Illinois
As Iowa and Illinois both begin their double-elimination bracket play, here is how fans can tune in to today’s matchup:
What channel is the Iowa baseball vs. Illinois game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV: Big Ten Network (BTN)
Time: 1 p.m. CT
Where to listen to Iowa baseball vs. Illinois
The game can be streamed via Fubo, which offers a free trial to first-time customers.
Where to watch Iowa baseball vs. Illinois on live stream
Radio: Hawkeyes Radio Network
Fans can listen to action through the Hawkeyes Radio Network alongside play-by-play voice John Leo.
2026 Big Ten Tournament Bracket
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