2023 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament

2023 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament is coming

Experience one of the nation's most prestigious collegiate events LIVE when Minneapolis hosts the 2023 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament March 1-5, 2023. All 14 of the Big Ten Conference institutions will be represented - that’s 7 sessions over 5 days including 13 games of ELITE basketball!

Tournament Schedule

Game 1 - Wed, Mar 1 @ 1pm	Penn State (#13) vs Minnesota (#12)	Penn State (72-67)
Game 2 - Wed, Mar 1 @ 25 mins after Game 1	Northwestern (#14) vs Rutgers (#11)	Rutgers (63-59)
Game 3 - Thurs, Mar 2 @ 11:30 am	Michigan State (#9) vs Nebraska (#8)	Michigan State (67-64)
Game 4 - Thurs, Mar 2 @ 25 mins after Game 3	Penn State (#13) vs Michigan (#5)	Michigan (63-61)
Game 5 - Thurs, Mar 2 @ 5:30 pm	Wisconsin (#10) vs Purdue (#7)	Purdue (57-55)
Game 6 - Thurs, Mar 2 @ 25 mins after Game 5	Rutgers (#11) vs Illinois (#6)	Illinois (81-55)
Game 7 - Fri, Mar 3 @ 11:30 am	Michigan State vs Indiana (#1)	Indiana (94-85)
Game 8 - Fri, Mar 3 @ 25 mins after Game 7	Michigan vs Ohio State (#4)	Ohio State (81-79)
Game 9 - Fri, Mar 3 @ 5:30 pm	Purdue vs Iowa (#2)	Iowa (69-58)
Game 10 - Fri, Mar 3 @ @ 25 mins after Game 9	Illinois vs Maryland (#3)	Maryland (73-58)
Game 11 - Sat, Mar 4 @ 1:30 pm	Indiana (#1) vs Ohio State (4)	Ohio State (79-75)
Game 12 - Sat, Mar 4th @ 25 mins after Game 11	Iowa (#2) vs Maryland (#3)	Iowa (89-84)
Game 13 - Sun, Mar 5 @ 4 pm	Iowa (#2) vs Ohio State (#4)	Iowa (105-72)

*Schedule subject to change

Premium Seating and Hospitality Experiences

Enjoy the exciting action from a Target Center private luxury suite!

Private luxury suites include:

Twelve (12) or sixteen (16) seats
In-suite television to watch the tournament games or other programming
Private in-suite restroom (ADA accessible)
Attendants to assist you and your guests throughout the event
Event parking passes (12-person suite: 3 passes; 16-person suite: 4 passes)
Passes for a private VIP pre-game party at Host House

Prices starting at $2,580 BUY TICKETS

See the action from a CENTER COURT premium seat located eye-level with the arena’s immense center-hung scoreboard.

Theater Boxes include:

General Admission seating in a reserved space

Prices starting at $40 per person BUY TICKETS

A versatile private club space perfect for hosting a group, large or small.

Club TI Party Zone includes:

Club seating for the individual tournament session(s) of your choice
Exclusive access to the private in-club bar with beverages available for purchase
Upscale concessions available for purchase
In-club restrooms (ADA accessible)
Access to in-club amenities including televisions, pool tables, and shuffleboard

Prices starting at $25 BUY TICKETS

Events

2024 Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament

Practice with a Purpose is a program focused on creating connections with local youth by tying together teamwork, community organizations, and a keynote message based on topics relevant to our communities. As part of the events surrounding the tournament, we are hosting a Practice with a Purpose youth clinic on March 2nd to celebrate Youth Day.

Critical Conversations

“Critical Conversations” presented by Minnesota Sports and Events, Bell Bank, and the Star Tribune, is a speaker series comprised of engaging conversations on topics that are timely and relevant to our community. Join us a for a marquee session during tournament week as we explore the value of equity and representation not just on the court, but in telling the stories about our athletes as well.

Minnesota Sports and Events Junior Journalism

Beginning in 2023 Minnesota Sports and Events, along with their media partners, will introduce the first iteration of their Junior Journalism program. Partnering with a local youth organization, MNSE and their media partners will select a group of students for a behind the scenes experience of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament.

Big Ten Fun Fan Zone

Bringing the energy to the Target Center lobby and concourses, the Big Ten Fan Fun Zone will pump up ticket holders with activities, entertainment, and photo ops celebrating each tournament theme day. Local DJs sets from DJ Keezy, Miss Britt, Shannon Blowtorch, and DJ Espada.

Big Ten Gives Back

Starting Thursday on the arena concourse game goers will be able to leave their mark on the Twin Cities community. Presented in partnership with Hands On Twin Cities, service stations will be set for a hands-on opportunity to pack snack packs for Twin Cities youth experiencing hunger.

Start Tribune Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony

The depth of influence a person can have over a sport isn't instantly obvious. It can take time for meaning to take hold or for society to realize that an athlete's exploits or coach's philosophies were taking root and blossoming into something else entirely.

Theme Days

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023

Title IX 50th Anniversary Celebration

Kick off the 2023 Women’s Basketball Tournament and Women’s History Month by celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the passing of Title IX.

DJ set from Shannon Blowtorch
Add your voice to the Title IX Chalk Wall

THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023

Youth Day

Big Ten celebrates their future players by hosting Youth Day and welcoming students, sports teams, and youth organizations from all over the state to Target Center.

DJ set from DJ Miss Britt
Get your team’s photo snapped with the Big Ten letters

THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023

Minnesota Music Day

Minnesota sets the soundtrack for the evening session with a playlist full of Minnesota artists including artists past and present including Lizzo, Prince, Dessa, The Time, Hippo Campus, and more.

DJ set from Shannon Blowtorch

FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023

Celebrate Minnesota Day

Bringing together the diverse community that makes us who we are, Big Ten celebrates Minnesota by welcoming community organizations working to build a stronger Minnesota.

DJ sets from DJ Keezy and DJ Espada
Meet Prowl, official mascot of the Minnesota Lynx

SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023

Big Ten Thinks Pink

Awareness is the first step! Big Ten promotes Breast Cancer Awareness through in game programming and has enlisted Minnesota medical powerhouse Mayo Clinic to provide mammography services to Twin Cities communities in need.