Last updated: November 1, 2026
The Big Ten women’s soccer tournament 2026 kicks off Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Energizer Park in St. Louis. Top seed Ohio State, No. 2 UCLA and No. 3 Purdue lead an eight-team field chasing the conference title and a stronger NCAA Tournament résumé.
Quick summary
- Quarterfinals: Nov. 4-5 at Energizer Park, St. Louis.
- Semifinals: Sunday, Nov. 8, in St. Louis.
- Championship: Friday, Nov. 13, hosted by the highest remaining seed.
- TV: quarterfinals on B1G+; semifinals and final on Big Ten Network / FOX One.
Big Ten Women’s Soccer Tournament Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Time (CT) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed., Nov. 4 | No. 8 Michigan vs. No. 1 Ohio State | 4 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Wed., Nov. 4 | No. 7 Wisconsin vs. No. 2 UCLA | 7 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Thu., Nov. 5 | No. 5 Washington vs. No. 4 Michigan State | 4 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Thu., Nov. 5 | No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 3 Purdue | 7 p.m. | B1G+ |
| Sun., Nov. 8 | Semifinals | TBA | BTN / FOX One |
| Fri., Nov. 13 | Championship | TBA | BTN / FOX One |
Schedule and TV details from the Big Ten Conference. Times are Central; add one hour for Eastern.
Big Ten Women’s Soccer Tournament Seeds
- Ohio State
- UCLA
- Purdue
- Michigan State
- Washington
- Penn State
- Wisconsin
- Michigan
The bracket is set up so the top seed faces the No. 4/5 winner in the semifinals, while No. 2 and No. 3 sit on the other side. That means the earliest possible Ohio State vs. UCLA meeting is the championship on Nov. 13. It also means the West Coast programs, UCLA and Washington, will be playing far from home all week in St. Louis, which makes travel and recovery between rounds a real factor.
Quarterfinal Previews
No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 8 Michigan
The top seed opens against its biggest rival. Ohio State earned the No. 1 seed over a long regular season, while Michigan arrives as the last team in and has nothing to lose. Rivalry games tend to tighten up, so expect a closer match than the seeds suggest. Follow Ohio State and Michigan on RallyFuel.
No. 2 UCLA vs. No. 7 Wisconsin
UCLA is one of the most decorated programs in the sport and enters as the No. 2 seed. Wisconsin will need to stay compact and look for chances on the counter. Follow UCLA and Wisconsin.
No. 4 Michigan State vs. No. 5 Washington
The 4-5 game is usually the closest on paper, and this one fits that pattern. The winner likely meets top seed Ohio State in the semifinals. Follow Michigan State on RallyFuel.
No. 3 Purdue vs. No. 6 Penn State
Purdue earned a top-three seed, but Penn State brings one of the strongest soccer traditions in the conference into the night cap on Thursday. Follow Purdue and Penn State.
How the Tournament Works
The top eight teams from the regular season qualify. All four quarterfinals and both semifinals are played at Energizer Park, home of St. Louis CITY SC, which gives the event a neutral-site feel for most of the week. The final then moves to the campus of the highest remaining seed on Friday, Nov. 13. The champion earns the Big Ten’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Why It Matters for the NCAA Tournament
Most of this field is already in good position for an at-large bid, so the tournament is as much about seeding as it is about qualifying. A run to the final can move a team up the NCAA bracket and help secure home games in the early rounds. For the lower seeds, especially Michigan and Wisconsin, a win or two in St. Louis could make a big difference on Selection Monday.
It’s also a showcase for individual players. Conference tournaments are where many all-conference and All-America cases get made, and with every quarterfinal streaming on B1G+, there’s no shortage of chances to watch the league’s best.
Make Your Predictions
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Big Ten women’s soccer tournament start?
The quarterfinals start Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.
Where is the Big Ten women’s soccer championship game?
The final is Friday, Nov. 13, at the home field of the highest remaining seed.
How can I watch the Big Ten women’s soccer tournament?
Quarterfinals stream on B1G+. The semifinals and championship air on Big Ten Network and FOX One.
Who is the top seed?
Ohio State is the No. 1 seed, followed by UCLA at No. 2 and Purdue at No. 3.
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