Get in on the Madness!

For just $30 you can enter BOTH the men’s and women’s brackets for a chance to win gift card prizes and support girls’ dreams. When you participate, you're not just filling out a bracket, you're helping to fund critical sports, health, and leadership programs for girls across the city.

Follow These Instructions to Participate:

1) Make a minimum $30 donation on this page where it says "Donate Here"

Your donation will give you access to BOTH the men's and women's brackets!

While $30 is the minimum donation we ask for, you can absolutely donate more. Your tax-deductible donation will go toward supporting sports, health, and leadership programs for girls across Chicago.

2) Fill out a bracket for BOTH the men's and women's bracket challenges using the links below.

You can fill out your brackets starting right after Selection Sunday (March 15th) up until tip-off of the first game on Thursday, March 19th (for the men's bracket) and the tip-off of the first game on Friday, March 20th (for the women's bracket).

If you choose to donate early, we'll send you a reminder email so you don't miss your chance to fill out your brackets.

Click here to fill out your women's bracket.

Click here to fill out your men's bracket.

You will need to leave this website to fill out your brackets, so make sure you complete both of your brackets after donating!

3) Follow along and track your standings! Winners will be announced the week of April 6th after the final game!

Prizes of $75, $50, and $25 virtual Amazon gift cards will be awarded to the top three winners in EACH bracket, so you have two chances to win!

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Who can I contact if I still have questions?

Reach out to Maggie Jones at mjones@girlsinthegame.org.

2) What is the minimum amount I need to donate to participate?

We ask that EACH person participating donates at least $30 (though you can certainly contribute more). $30 will give you access to fill out a bracket for BOTH the men's and women's tournaments.

3) How many times can I participate?

As many times as you would like! For each $30 donation you give, you can fill out two brackets (one for the men's bracket challenge and one for the women's brackets). For example, if you donate $60, you can fill out four brackets total (two for the men's bracket challenge, and two for the women's bracket challenge).

4) What are the prizes?

A total of six prizes will be given out. First place in the men's and women's brackets will each receive a $75 Amazon gift card. Second place winners will receive $50 Amazon gift cards, and third place winners will receive $25 Amazon gift cards. All gift cards will be sent via email.

5) Where do I fill out my brackets?

You will need to leave this donation page to fill out your brackets.
- Click here to fill out your women's bracket.
- Click here to fill out your men's bracket.

6) How long do I have to fill out my brackets and donate?

You can fill out your brackets starting right after Selection Sunday (March 15th) up until tip-off of the first game on Thursday, March 19th. If you choose to donate early, we'll send you a reminder email so you don't miss your chance to fill out your brackets.

7) How can I track my brackets?

Download the ESPN app or track your standings on espn.com.

Girls in the Game's 2026 March Madness Bracket

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Girls in the Game's 2026 March Madness Bracket

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