PARTYBOMB College Basketball Bracket Challenge - Win $1,000,000
This bracket challenge is built for people who live for tournament chaos and still believe a perfect bracket is possible. Submit your picks for all 63 games plus a championship tie-breaker, then track your points through the rounds. A perfect bracket triggers the $1,000,000 grand prize, and strong performance can also earn cash or swag.
Who can enter
Open to legal residents of the United States only.
Must be 21 years or older at time of entry.
Limited to the first 100,000 entrants.
Limit: one entry per person.
Key dates
Registration opens: March 1, 2026
Registration ends: April 6, 2026
Bracket picks deadline: must be completed and saved by 12:00 PM ET on March 19, 2026
Posted date: March 7, 2026
Round prize determination dates:
Round 3: on or about March 28, 2026
Round 4: on or about March 30, 2026
Round 5: on or about April 5, 2026
How to enter
Register online
Complete the online registration form with required details, including contact information and birth date.
Create account login credentials and a screen name.
Accept the official rules and submit the registration.
Submit your bracket
Complete all 63 game picks on the contest site.
Submit a tie-breaker prediction for the total combined points scored in the championship game.
Make sure you click “Save Picks” so your bracket is recorded. Picks must be saved by the deadline to count.
Prize details
Grand prize - perfect bracket
If an eligible contestant correctly predicts all 63 games, they are eligible for the grand prize:
$1,000,000 paid as an annuity over 40 years, $25,000 per year for 40 years, no interest.
Bonus prize - 60 or more correct games
If an eligible contestant correctly predicts 60 or more games, they may receive:
$10,000 cash, subject to verification.
Overall points leader prize
The contestant with the most points overall receives:
One PARTYBOMB swag bag, ARV $50.
Round prizes
Round 3 most points: PARTYBOMB swag bag, ARV $50, determined around March 28, 2026.
Round 4 most points: PARTYBOMB swag bag, ARV $50, determined around March 30, 2026.
Round 5 most points: PARTYBOMB swag bag, ARV $50, determined around April 5, 2026.
Winner selection and notification
Grand prize and bonus prize eligibility are based on correct picks and verification.
Points-based winners are determined by the contest scoring system, with timing tied to the tournament round dates.
Winners must comply with verification and prize claim requirements in the official rules.
Entry limits and rules snapshot
One bracket entry per person, limited to the first 100,000 entrants.
Must be 21+ and a U.S. resident.
Picks must be saved before the bracket deadline, late or unsaved entries will not count.
Incomplete, fraudulent, automated, or otherwise noncompliant entries may be disqualified.
This summary is informational only, official rules govern scoring, tie-breaks, prize fulfillment, and verification.
Rules and Regulations: Read the Official Rules & Regulations.
