March Madness Brackets
Men's and women's brackets, coming March 2027.
March Madness 2027 bracket contests are coming to BracketContest, with a men's and a women's bracket.
The 2027 field is set to grow to 76 teams, with a 12-game opening round before the main bracket of 64. Bracket contests are scheduled to open on Selection Sunday, March 14, 2027, once the field is announced.
What We Are Building
- A men's bracket contest and a women's bracket contest.
- Brackets that include the expanded opening round.
- A Pick'em on the opening days of the tournament using the point spread (planned).
Formats, dates and prizes are confirmed when each contest opens. The contest page always shows its final rules before you enter.
How Bracket Contests Work
Fill out your bracket
Pick the winner of every game, from the first round to the championship.
Pick your champion
Your champion pick carries the most weight in the final round.
Score as the rounds play out
Correct picks earn points as results become official.
Climb the leaderboard
Follow your rank live through every round.
Play Brackets Now
Bracket contests run around other major events through the year, including tennis Grand Slams and the NFL playoffs.
March Madness Brackets FAQ
When do March Madness brackets open?
Bracket contests are scheduled to open on Selection Sunday, March 14, 2027, after the field is announced.
Will there be a women's bracket?
Yes. Men's and women's bracket contests are planned.
How many teams are in the 2027 tournament?
The 2027 field is set to grow to 76 teams, with a 12-game opening round that completes the main bracket of 64.
Is it free to play?
Signing up is free. Entries and prizes are in BCP, Bracket Contest Points. BCP are points to play with on BracketContest: they have no cash value and cannot be redeemed.
Get Ready for March
Learn how bracket contests work today, and be ready when the field is set.