Contest Rules
Pick Deadline
March 19, 2026 @ 12:15 PM ET
- Members pick all 63 games of the NCAA Tournament.
- Play-in games are not included or scored.
- Unlimited entries per member are allowed.
- The winner is the entry with the most points at the end of the tournament.
- Tie-breaker: Combined total points scored in the Championship game.
- *Note: Seed point bonuses are not used.
Scoring
| Round | Points |
|---|---|
| First Round | 1 |
| Second Round | 2 |
| Sweet 16 | 4 |
| Regional Final (8) | 8 |
| National Semifinal | 16 |
| Championship | 32 |