🏀 March Madness 2026 Live Scores

March Madness Bracket Maker

Create your free NCAA Tournament bracket and compete with friends, family, or coworkers. Track every upset and buzzer-beater with live score updates.

NCAA Tournament 2026
64 teams • The Big Dance
🔴 LIVE
Round of 64
(1) Duke 78
(16) Norfolk St 52
(8) Memphis 65
(9) FAU 68
Round of 32
(1) Duke
(9) FAU

Tournament Bracket Structure

64 teams battle through 6 rounds of single elimination

Round 1
Round of 64
32 games
Round 2
Round of 32
16 games
Round 3
Sweet 16
8 games
Round 4
Elite 8
4 games
Round 5
Final Four
2 games
Final
Championship
April 2026

Four Regions, One Champion

16 teams compete in each region for a spot in the Final Four

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East Region

16 teams compete for a Final Four berth

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West Region

16 teams compete for a Final Four berth

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South Region

16 teams compete for a Final Four berth

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Midwest Region

16 teams compete for a Final Four berth

Perfect for Bracket Pools

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Live Score Updates

Scores update automatically during games. Follow the madness in real-time without refreshing.

Automatic Advancement

Winners advance to the next round automatically. Watch your bracket update as upsets happen.

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Official Seeds

Pre-loaded with official Selection Sunday seeds and matchups. Ready to fill out immediately.

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Bracket Pools

Invite unlimited participants to your pool. Everyone fills out their own bracket and competes.

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Multiple Scoring Options

Progressive, simple, or upset bonus scoring. Reward late-round picks or Cinderella stories.

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Lock at Tip-Off

Set brackets to lock when the first game starts. No changing picks after the tournament begins.

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March Madness Bracket FAQ

When is the bracket available?

The official bracket is set on Selection Sunday (mid-March). Our template will be updated with all 64 teams, seeds, and matchups within hours of the announcement.

How does the scoring work?

Choose your scoring system: Progressive (1-2-4-8-16-32 points per round), Simple (1 point per correct pick), or Upset Bonus (extra points for picking lower seeds). Most pools use progressive scoring.

Can I include the First Four?

Our bracket starts with the Round of 64. The First Four games determine the final four spots in the bracket and are reflected once those games conclude.

How many people can join my pool?

Unlimited! Share your bracket link and anyone can fill out their own predictions. The leaderboard tracks everyone's score automatically.