The 2026 Big Ten Women’s Tennis Tournament, set for April 23-26 at the Ty Tucker Tennis Center in Columbus, Ohio, features Northwestern earned the No. 10 seed. Ohio State, USC, and Michigan secured a share of the Big Ten Championship as the tournament's top three seeds, with Ohio State defending its title as No. 1. Matches will be streamed live on B1G+, with the tournament kicking off on Thursday.

By the Numbers
  • Ohio State finished the regular season with a 21-3 record, 12-1 in Big Ten play.
  • USC achieved a 19-5 record and ended the season on a seven-match win streak.
State of Play
  • The top four seeds and their matchups for Friday's quarterfinals are set, with Ohio State facing the winner of Illinois and Nebraska.
  • UCLA, the No. 4 seed, awaits the winner of Washington and Penn State, having finished the regular season with six straight wins.
What's Next

The tournament will begin on April 23, with matches occurring at scheduled times throughout the weekend. Teams aim for a strong start as quarterfinals commence on April 24. The champion will be crowned on April 26.

Bottom Line

With a competitive bracket and several strong teams, the upcoming Big Ten Tournament could see surprises as players vie for the championship. Fans can expect exciting matchups as top seeds take the court.