Updated 3-16-2026
Check out our list of some of the hundreds of free bracket contests (and paid) you can join yourself. (subject to local laws, cannot guarantee accuracy / quality of all contests)
| wdt_ID | Contest Link | Prize | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESPN Tournament Challenge 2nd Chance | $50,000 | Participants can create up to 25 new brackets starting from the Sweet 16. |
| 11 | Draft Kings Second Chance Women's Bracket | $50,000 |
Free NCAA Bracket Contests 2026:
| wdt_ID | Contest Link | Prize | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESPN Tournament Challenge | $125,000 | Create up to 25 brackets per user |
| 2 | USA Today Brackets | $1M / $25k | $1M for a perfect bracket – top bracket gets $25,000 |
| 3 | Yahoo Sports Bracket Mayhem | $50,000 | Join the nationwide contest, or create your own private contest to compete against your friends. |
| 4 | CBS Sports Men’s Bracket Contest | Trip to the 2027 Final Four | One of the largest contests, hosted by CBS Sports. |
| 5 | Capital One March Madness Bracket Challenge | Hosted by the NCAA |
2026 Betting Website Bracket Contests & Promotions:
| wdt_ID | Contest Link | Prize | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FanDuel Bracket Parlays | $50,000 (share) | “Tourney Shuffle’Em” Free contest for a share of $50,000 to pick the final 4 teams |
| 7 | FanDuel March Madness – Betting Promotions | Various | 25% Profit Boost for “First Four” games 25% Profit Boost for “Region Winner” bets No Sweat Bet Promotion |
| 8 | Bet365 Bracket Challenge | $10,000,000 / $100,000 | Perfect bracket gets $10M, 1st place $100,000 |
| 9 | HardRock Casino | Various | “No regret first bet” – Up to $1,000 in credits on first bet loss |
| 10 | BetUS Perfect Bracket Contest | $1,000,000 | Perfect bracket gets $1M, 1st place $5,000 |
| 11 | DraftKings NO Winners Contest | $100,000 | Win by getting every first round game WRONG |
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Betting Website Bracket Contests & Promotions 2024:
Contest Link
Prize
Details
$50,000 (share)
- “Tourney Shuffle’Em” Free contest for a share of $50,000 to pick the final 4 teams
Various
- 25% Profit Boost for “First Four” games
- 25% Profit Boost for “Region Winner” bets
- No Sweat Bet Promotion
