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