Bracket Simulator
Basketball · Mar 2027
Predictions open in 267 days

March Madness Bracket Predictor & Predictions

The maddest three weeks in sport. When the NCAA tournament tips off you'll fill out all 64 teams — every region, every round — chase the (basically impossible) perfect bracket, and pick your national champion.

A free March Madness bracket challenge for friend groups and office pools: lock your bracket, share one link, and watch the live leaderboard survive the upsets.

What you'll be able to predict

  • All 64 first-round matchups across four regions.
  • Your Sweet 16, Elite Eight and Final Four.
  • The two national-title-game teams.
  • Your national champion.
  • Round-by-round winners, upsets and Cinderellas.

Key facts

Format
64-team single-elimination bracket
Sport
NCAA college basketball (USA)
When
March 2027
Predictions open
≈ 2 weeks before Selection Sunday

Contenders to watch

Blue bloods like UConn, Duke, Kansas, North Carolina and Houston are perennial title threats — but March is built for Cinderellas.

Frequently asked questions

Is the March Madness prediction game free?+

Yes — predicting March Madness on Bracket Simulator is completely free. No fees, no premium tier, no catch.

When do March Madness predictions open?+

Predictions open about two weeks before March Madness gets underway. The countdown on this page shows exactly how long is left.

What is a perfect bracket?+

A perfect bracket means correctly predicting all 63 games of the NCAA tournament — the odds are astronomical, which is exactly why everyone tries. You score points each round for the picks you get right.

Can I play the March Madness predictor with friends?+

Yes. You'll be able to start a private league for March Madness, share one invite link, and battle your friends on a live leaderboard.

Predict March Madness

Predictions open in 267 days. Free to play when it opens.

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