Frequently Asked Questions

What is 65to1.com?

65 teams. 1 champion. It's pretty simple.

Since 1999, 65to1.com is a website dedicated to making the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament the most exciting sporting event known to man! On 65to1.com, you enter your predictions for each game of the tournament and compete with your friends and family to see who has the best bracket. From any web browser you can view the brackets of your competitors, see where you stand after each game, and view all sorts of other statistics about the tournament.

Do I have to sign up to play?

Yes. All entrants must register an account before they will be allowed to submit a bracket entry.

When can I enter my bracket(s)?

Entries will be accepted beginning Sunday, March 14th , at approximately 7:00PM ET (1 hour after the brackets are announced) until the tip-off of the first tournament game, at approximately 12:20 PM ET Thursday, March 18th . (All times are approximate.)

Can I edit my bracket or delete it if I change my mind?

Yes. You can edit or delete any bracket up until the tip-off of the first game.

How many brackets can I enter?

There is no limit to the number of brackets a user can enter.

How much does this cost?

Each bracket entry is free. 65to1.com is meant for entertainmant purposes only.

When can I see everyone else's brackets and more stats?

Shortly after the games begin, all brackets will be viewable by all users. The leaderboard will be available along with some other statistics. As the tournament progresses, more relavent statistics will show up on your dashboard.

How do I change my Team Theme?

Look under your Settings at the top of the screen.

There are a lot of colleges out there, and we tried to use the best colors possible, but if some colors just don't seem to fit right, or are hard to read, send us a note and we'll get it fixed.

How do you handle the play-in game on Tuesday?

We don't. The winner of the play-in game becomes the 64th team (the final #16 seed) playing the higest ranked #1 seed. When you fill out your bracket, you'll get a choice between the winner of the play-in game or the #1 seed.