The Big East Conference has announced an extension of its agreement with Madison Square Garden to host its men's basketball tournament at the venue through 2032. This extension ensures that the tournament will continue at this iconic location, marking 50 consecutive years at MSG by the time of the 2032 tournament. The current agreement was set to expire after the 2028 tournament. Additionally, the Big East is reportedly making significant progress on media rights deals with CBS and Fox, which could align with the duration of the tournament's commitment to MSG, suggesting a potential eight-year media deal that coincides with the end of the NCAA March Madness/championship deals.
If you’re looking to put two and two together for a term length on the Big East’s upcoming media deal, keeping the MBB tournament at MSG through the 2032 season would mean an 8 year deal with FOX/CBS and line up perfectly with the end of the NCAA March Madness/championship deals.
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The Big East and MSG announced an extension for the Big East Tournament through 2032
The Big East has extended its agreement with Madison Square Garden to host its men’s basketball tournament through 2032. The current deal expired after 2028. The 2032 tournament will make 50 straight at MSG.
Inbox: The Big East Tournament will continue to be held at The Garden through 2032.