Choose Your Challenge

Pick one — or join both — and make your selections before they lock.
Join the Men’s and Women’s Tournament Challenge, build your brackets before they lock, and join March Madness!

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March Madness Bracket Challenge 2026 (Men’s)

Welcome to the #1 Men’s Bracket game. The tournament tips off Friday, March 20 at 11:30 AM ET — create your brackets today so you don’t get locked out.

Game Locking

When first matchup begins

Max Entries

25

Event Dates

03/19/2026 - 04/06/2026

Total Prizes

$125,000 | Autographed copy of Bracketology + personal video call with Joe Lunardi

Read Official Rules  →

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March Madness Bracket Challenge 2026 (Women’s)

Join the Women’s Tournament Challenge and make your picks before the bracket locks. Create your bracket through ESPN and follow the action throughout the tournament.

Game Locking

When first matchup begins

Max Entries

25

Event Dates

03/20/2026 - 04/06/2026

 

Total Prizes

$125,000 | Autographed copy of Bracketology + personal video call with Joe Lunardi

Read Official Rules  →

Bracketology — Joe Lunardi

ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, widely known as the “Godfather of Bracketology,” takes readers inside the science and debate behind predicting the NCAA Tournament field. In this fascinating look at the evolution of bracket forecasting, Lunardi explores how his famous system developed, breaks down the logic behind team selections and seedings, and shares insights from some of college basketball’s biggest voices. From comparing great teams across eras to examining how Bracketology shapes the conversation around March Madness, this book is a must-read for college hoops fans—and anyone hoping to win their office bracket pool.