NCAA Tournament Bracket Pools: Start Your Picks

0:00On March 8th, the 2026 NCAA tournament is just one week away, with selection Sunday said for March 15th. That's when the brackets drop, kicking off the March madness frenzy for both men's and women's teams. Defending men's champion Florida looks strong, riding an 8-game win streak while Arizona clinched the Big 12 regular season title. On the women's side, Yukon, UCLA and South Carolina are eyeing topseeds after last year's Yukon title win. Fans are already buzzing about potential matchups, like a Yukon South Carolina rematch. It's the perfect time to start bracket polls with friends and family, turning the tournament into a fun competition. Many offices and homes will fill with predictions as the action nears. This tradition draws millions each year, blending Hoops' excitement with friendly rivalries. Teams like Vanderbilt's high scoring women squad, and Florida's balance attack are generating hype with players like Junior Forward, Thomas Ha, leading the charge for the Gators.

1:03CBS Sports makes it easy to create free pools for both tournaments right on their app or site. You can set up private groups, share links, and even enter their bracket challenges for prizes, including trips to the 2027 Final Four. Deadmines hit fast. Men's brackets do March 19th. Women's the next day, so lock in your picks early and gear up for the upsets and buzzer beaters.