Complete and enter a bracket for a chance to win 50% of the entry pool money. Open to anyone over 18+yrs of age. Parents can enter brackets for students, but it must be submitted by an adult. Enter as many times as you like. Each completed bracket is $10 entry fee. Predict the winners of each game and show the MMA family that you are the best at predicting the NCAA Men’s 2025 March Madness.

Details are below on the rules, how to enter and deadlines.

Who Can Play - Open to anyone 18+ yrs old (except MMA board members)

How to Play:

This year we are using the ESPN platform Group option to make entry and tracking easy.

Order and purchase the number of tickets here of brackets that you will complete ($20 is 2 brackets, $40 is 4 brackets, etc.)
Follow the directions or link in the receipt email. Password to join our group is in the email.
Complete your brackets on ESPN in the 2026 MASH MMA Group before tip off of the first round (play in games do not matter for our contest)
Points are awarded based on the ESPN scoring system.
Check back on the status of your brackets and dominate our group.

Prize - 1 Prize, most points wins. Winner gets 50% of total entry money, example: if there are 100 entries, prize money will be $500. Final prize money amount to be announced on March 19th. Follow MMA on Facebook to find out. In the event of a tie (multiple brackets having the same point total) Total Prize money is split evenly between all winning brackets.

You will also be eligible for any prizes through the ESPN site. These contests are separate.

Rules:

Must be over 18+yrs to enter
Open to any legal US resident (except MMA board members)
Entry Fee is $10 per completed bracket
Any games not completed, canceled or forfeited will result in 0 points for that game. Any ties or other changes will mirror the official NCAA Men’s 2025 Tournament website results.
Bracket with the most points wins. In the event of a tie (multiple brackets with the same point total), the prize money will be divided equally.
Winner(s) is responsible for any tax liabilities incurred in winning.
The Mechanicsburg Music Alliance reserves the right to determine all eligibility, qualifications and settle any and all disputes.

FAQ

How do I enter?
1. Complete the Givebutter ticket form for number of entries.
2. Check out
3. Go to your email receipt
4. Follow the link in the receipt along with the password information.
5. Fill out your bracket(s).
6. Enjoy some Ball
What is the Cost?
1. Entry Fee is $10/bracket
How many times can I enter?
1. You enter as many times as you want each bracket entry is $10.
When are entries due?
1. All entries must be received by 11:59:59 AM (noon) on March 19, 2026
I paid the fee, but I didn’t get my bracket in by the due date or there was a problem and I didn’t get it corrected in time. What do I do?
1. If no bracket was submitted, your entry fee could be refunded or donated to another MMA project or event. The entry fee will not be used in the winning prize pool total.
2. If an incomplete bracket or a bracket with errors was submitted, you can either chose to use the bracket “as is," thus staying in the contest. Or withdraw the bracket and entry fee and NOT compete in the 2025 MMA March Madness Bracket Challenge.
What if I submit multiple different brackets by mistake and only pay for 1 entry fee ($10).
In this case the first bracket received and confirmed in the reply email (image of bracket will be included in the email) will be considered the official entry.
My student/child wants to play, but they are not 18 years old, why can’t they play?
1. PA requires each entry to be submitted by an 18+ yrs old. So, unfortunately most students will not be able to enter. However, a parent/guardian or friend over 18 can enter as many times as they would like. 1 Bracket per each $10 entry fee.
When is the bracket due?
1. All fully completed brackets are due by tip off of first games on March 19th, 2026.
What about the “play in games”?
1. To allow the most time to enter, the “Play in Games” will not count towards the point tally total. No points are awarded for the play in games.
  1. If you believe a “Play in Game” Team will win in the first round, just enter “Play in Team” as the winner in your bracket.
Where can I find a bracket to fill out?
1. Follow the link or directions in the Givebutter Receipt email.
I paid the entry fee, now how exactly do I submit my bracket?
1. Follow the link or directions in the Givebutter Receipt email.
How does the scoring work?
1. We will be using standard “ESPN” bracket scoring -
  1. 1 point for each correct winning team chosen in Round 1
  2. 2 point for each winning team chosen in Round 2
  3. 4 point for each winning team chosen in Round 3 - Sweet 16
  4. 8 point for each winning team chosen in Round 4 - Elite 8
  5. 16 point for each winning team chosen in Round 5 - Final 4
  6. 32 Points for picking the Championship Team
Bracket with the most points wins
How many total points are there?
1. perfect bracket would score 192 points
What if there is a tie?
1. In the event of a tie (multiple brackets with the same point total), the prize money will be divided equally.
Where can I see my results?
1. Results are updated on the ESPN website. Win will be announced on the MMA Facebook page.
What about the NCAA Women’s Bracket?
1. If the 2026 Contest is successful and there is an interest we would love to do both Men’s and Women’s brackets in 2027.
I have a question that isn’t on here, who do I contact?
1. You can email your question(s) to vp.mashmma@gmail.com, contact any of the MMA Board Members, or contact Chris Lamason at 717-713-8252.

2026 MMA March Madness Contest

Our second annual NCAA Men’s March Madness Bracket Challenge