Nicknames-only March Madness printable bracket PDF for free: Make your picks based on mascots

The men's 2026 NCAA Tournament features 13 big cats, nine types of birds, eight types of dogs and four school nicknames based on weather.

13 fun, beginner-friendly strategies for filling out your March Madness bracket

Lance King / The Athletic has live coverage of the First Four from 2026 Men’s March Madness. Welcome, casual March Madness bandwagoners! Don’t know where Gonzaga is? Couldn’t name a single player on Duke’s basketball team?
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Kalshi Billion Dollar Bracket: Win $1 Billion With a Perfect College Tournament Bracket

Pick a perfect tournament bracket, and you could win $1 billion. Even without perfection, Kalshi is awarding $1 million to the top bracket, plus another $1 million to charity.

Kalshi $1 Billion March Madness Bracket Challenge 2026: How to Enter, Rules & Odds

Kalshi is offering $1 billion for a perfect March Madness bracket in 2026. Learn how to enter for free, contest rules, eligibility, odds, prizes and the submission deadline.