| Teams | 12 |
|---|---|
| Format | Single-elimination |
| Finals site | |
| Champions | Minnesota (3rd title) |
| Runner-up | Michigan (14th title game) |
| Winning coach | Jessica Allister (2nd title) |
| MVP | Sara Groenewegen (Minnesota) |
| Television | BTN |
The 2016 Big Ten softball tournament was held at Beard Field on the campus of Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania from May 12 through May 14, 2016.[1] As the tournament winner, Minnesota earned the Big Ten Conference's automatic bid to the 2016 NCAA Division I softball tournament. All tournament games aired on BTN.