FAQ:

Q: So what is the March Bracket Challenge?
A: The March Bracket Challenge is a game that tests your College Basketball knowledge by giving you a chance to predict a perfect bracket and earn $10,000 the easy way. It's the ultimate challenge for College Basketball fans.

Q: How do I make my picks?
A: Once you register for the game, you will be given the opportunity to make your selections prior to the start of the tournament. To make your picks, simply click on the My Picks tab and advance the teams you like to win by clicking on their team name. Once the bracket is complete you click the submit button and your picks are stored. It's that easy.

Q: Can I change my picks after I clicked the submit button?
A: Yes you can! You can finalize your selections anytime before the start of the first game on Thursday March 17th. Simply make changes to your picks by clicking on the teams you think will advance to the next round and then click the submit button. Your can always see your stored picks by mousing over the home tab and selecting "My Bracket" from the sub-navigation link. Your latest stored bracket will display on this page.

Q: How do I view someone else's bracket?
A: Viewing someone else's bracket is easy. Simply mouse over the results tab and click on the "Local Leaders" sub-navigation link. You will see the standings on this page. Every team is hyperlinked to their bracket. Just click on the name of the team whose bracket you would like to view and their bracket will display in the window.

Q: When are the standings updated?
A: Updated standings will be available shortly after each day's games, unless unforeseen problems arise.

Q: What is the deadline for making selections?
A: The deadline for making selections is the start of the first scheduled game on March 17th. Selecting close to the start of the race is risky and your picks will be not stored if they are finalized after the countdown ends.

Q: Who am I playing against?
A: Unlike most other league games where you're thrown into some random public group of people you don't know, you will be playing against people ONLY in your local area. You'll be competing with local celebrities for bragging rights and some local media partners will be offering great prizes in addition to the $10,000 we provide for a perfect bracket.

Q: What if miss the deadline for finalizing my picks?
A: Since this is a pick-in-advance game and you are playing for a $10,000 prize for a perfect bracket, we have to prevent people from making picks after the tournament starts. You can still register and view the scores and standings, but you won't have a bracket that gets scored. So--register early and make your picks before the first game on March 17th!

Q: How do you win the game?
A: Your local media partner will determine the winner on a local level. If you pick a perfect bracket in advance of tournament play, you will win $10,000 the easy way! Visit the "Local Leaders" sub-navigation on the Results tab to check on your performance on a local level throughout the tournament.

Q: Are tie-breakers factored into the standings page?
A: Yes. Check the "Rules" sub-navigation link on the Support tab.

Q: How does the scoring work?
A: We have posted the scoring chart in the rules and on its own page called "scoring chart". Both of these pages can be found as sub navigation links on the "Support" tab. Scoring and tie breaker methods for local contests may differ so be sure to check both local and national rules.

Q: This game ROCKS!
A: We appreciate your enthusiasm. Please invite your friends to play along.