2016 Big Ten softball tournament
| 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. 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.