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!
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 →
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
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Total Prizes
$125,000 | Autographed copy of Bracketology + personal video call with Joe Lunardi
Read Official Rules →
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.