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College Basketball Bracket Maker

Create your March Madness bracket for the NCAA Tournament. Perfect for office pools, family challenges, and bracket competitions.

Official Field Live

Use the Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket

Start from the real 2026 field, make your picks, and get edit and share links.

Create Your Editable 2026 Bracket

Start from the official 2026 field below, make your picks, and share your bracket with its own link.

We email both your private edit link and your public share link. Brackets expire after 30 days.

Official 2026 Tournament Field

This bracket is seeded from the released 2026 field. First Four spots stay combined until those play-in games are decided.

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1Duke
16Siena
8Ohio St.
9TCU
5St. John's
12N. Iowa
4Kansas
13Cal Baptist
6Louisville
11South Florida
3Michigan St.
14N. Dakota St.
7UCLA
10UCF
2UConn
15Furman
1Florida
16PVAM/LEH
8Clemson
9Iowa
5Vanderbilt
12McNeese
4Nebraska
13Troy
6N. Carolina
11VCU
3Illinois
14Penn
7Saint Mary's
10Texas A&M
2Houston
15Idaho
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1Arizona
16LIU
8Villanova
9Utah St.
5Wisconsin
12High Point
4Arkansas
13Hawaii
6BYU
11TEX/NCST
3Gonzaga
14Kennesaw St.
7Miami
10Missouri
2Purdue
15Queens
1Michigan
16UMBC/HOW
8Georgia
9Saint Louis
5Texas Tech
12Akron
4Alabama
13Hofstra
6Tennessee
11M-OH/SMU
3Virginia
14Wright St.
7Kentucky
10Santa Clara
2Iowa St.
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How this works

Create your own copy, make picks from round to round, and then use the bracket's built-in share link, PDF, or CSV export from your saved bracket page.

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64-Team Bracket Preview
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East & South
West & Midwest
6 rounds · 63 total games · 4 regions
6 Rounds
to crown a champion
63 Games
single elimination
Pro tip:64-team brackets show 4 regions like the NCAA Tournament!

Everything You Need for March Madness

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64-Team Brackets

Full NCAA Tournament format with all 64 teams, from the First Four to the Final Four and Championship.

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Share with Friends

Get a unique link to share your bracket. Perfect for office pools, family competitions, and social media.

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Mobile Friendly

Fill out your bracket from anywhere - phone, tablet, or computer. Changes save automatically.

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Quick Updates

Click teams to advance winners as games finish. Your bracket updates as you click.

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Track Progress

See how your bracket is progressing with completion tracking and visual indicators.

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Simple Setup

Enter your team predictions and create your bracket in minutes. No complex configuration needed.

How the NCAA Tournament Works

The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, known as March Madness, is a single-elimination tournament featuring 68 college basketball teams. After the First Four play-in games, 64 teams compete in six rounds to determine the national champion.

First Round64 teams · 32 games
Second Round32 teams · 16 games
Sweet 1616 teams · 8 games
Elite Eight8 teams · 4 games
Final Four4 teams · 2 games
Championship2 teams · 1 games

Tips for Your March Madness Bracket

Don't Pick All Chalk

While higher seeds win more often, upsets happen every year. Mix in some lower seeds to differentiate your bracket.

Watch the 5-12 Matchups

Historically, 12-seeds beat 5-seeds about 35% of the time. Consider picking at least one 12-seed upset.

Research Team Trends

Teams playing their best basketball heading into the tournament often make deep runs, regardless of seeding.

Consider Geographic Advantages

Teams playing closer to home may have crowd support advantages in early rounds.

Trust Your Final Four

Points are weighted heavily for later rounds. Make sure you believe in your Final Four picks.

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March Madness Bracket FAQ

Common questions about NCAA Tournament brackets and our bracket maker

When does March Madness start in 2026?
The 2026 NCAA Tournament typically begins with Selection Sunday in mid-March, followed by the First Four games. The main tournament bracket starts the following Thursday. Check the NCAA website for exact dates as they are announced each year.
How do I create a March Madness bracket for my office pool?
Simply enter your 64 team predictions in our bracket maker, click create, and you'll get a shareable link. Share this link with your coworkers and everyone can see the bracket. As games are played, anyone with the link can update the results.
What is the format of the NCAA Tournament bracket?
The NCAA Tournament is a 68-team single elimination bracket. After the First Four play-in games, 64 teams compete across 6 rounds: First Round (64 teams), Second Round (32 teams), Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four, and the Championship Game.
How many games are in a March Madness bracket?
A standard 64-team March Madness bracket has 63 games total: 32 in the First Round, 16 in the Second Round, 8 in the Sweet 16, 4 in the Elite Eight, 2 in the Final Four, and 1 Championship game.
What are the four regions in March Madness?
The NCAA Tournament is divided into four regions, each containing 16 teams seeded 1-16. The regions are typically named after the cities hosting the regional finals. Winners of each region advance to the Final Four.
How are teams seeded in the NCAA Tournament?
Teams are seeded 1-16 in each of the four regions by the NCAA Selection Committee. Seeds are based on regular season performance, conference tournament results, strength of schedule, and other factors. #1 seeds play #16 seeds in the first round.
What is a Cinderella team in March Madness?
A Cinderella team is a lower-seeded team (typically 10 seed or higher) that makes an unexpected deep run in the tournament. Famous Cinderellas include #11 Loyola Chicago (2018 Final Four) and #15 Saint Peter's (2022 Elite Eight).
How do I pick upsets in my bracket?
Statistically, 12-seeds beat 5-seeds about 35% of the time, making this a popular upset pick. Look for teams with experienced guards, strong defense, and tournament experience. Avoid picking too many upsets - chalk (favorites) wins more often than not.
Can I print my March Madness bracket?
Yes! After creating your bracket, you can print it directly from your browser. Our bracket is designed to be printer-friendly. You can also take a screenshot or use your browser's print function to save as PDF.
Is this March Madness bracket maker free?
Yes, our college basketball bracket maker is free to use. For 64-team brackets, we require an email address so we can send you the link to your bracket. Your email is never sold and only used to send you your bracket information.

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