The Big East has 11 basketball members for 2026 to 27, unchanged from last season, and it is the only major conference built around basketball rather than football. UConn, Villanova, St. John’s, Creighton and Marquette lead a league whose tournament is played every March at Madison Square Garden.
2026 to 27 men’s basketball
Every Big East basketball team
11 members, alphabetical, with nickname and state.
ButlerBulldogs
IN
CreightonBluejays
NE
DePaulBlue Demons
IL
GeorgetownHoyas
DC
MarquetteGolden Eagles
WI
ProvidenceFriars
RI
Seton HallPirates
NJ
St. John’sRed Storm
NY
UConnHuskies
CT
VillanovaWildcats
PA
XavierMusketeers
OH
Membership is for the 2026 to 27 season, effective July 1, 2026. Conference realignment changes membership each summer; this page is updated when it does.
Big East Basketball at a Glance
| Members in 2026 to 27 | 11 |
| Season tips off | Early November 2026 |
| Conference tournament | Early to mid March 2027, with the winner earning an automatic NCAA Tournament bid |
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Membership confirmed against conference announcements and CBS Sports’ 2026 to 27 realignment guide.