How It Works
Everything you need to know about the Growthland March Madness Bracket Pool
Getting Started
Growthland Employees
- Go to march.growthland.com
- Click "Sign In" in the top right corner
- Choose "Growthland Employee"
- Sign in with your work email — no extra accounts or passwords needed
- Click "Bracket" in the top navigation and start picking winners!
Family & Guests
- Go to march.growthland.com/login
- Choose "Family & Guests"
- Choose "New Player" and enter your name and email
- Check your email for a magic login link — no password needed, just click the link
- The link expires after 30 minutes, but you can request a new one anytime
Filling Out Your Bracket
- Click on the team you think will win each matchup
- The winner automatically advances to the next round
- Work your way through: Round of 64 → Round of 32 → Sweet 16 → Elite 8 → Final Four → Championship
- If you change your mind on an earlier pick, go ahead — the bracket will automatically clear any downstream picks that were affected
- Your picks save automatically as you go. No save button needed.
- You can fill out your bracket in multiple sessions — come back anytime and your picks will be right where you left them
Multiple Brackets
You can create up to 3 brackets per person. Click "+ New Bracket" at the top of the bracket page to create additional ones. Use the dropdown to switch between them.
Don't Know Basketball?
That's totally fine! Pick your favorite mascots, team colors, or flip a coin. Some of the best brackets come from people who know nothing about basketball. Half the fun is the chaos.
Deadline
Thursday, March 19 at 11:00 AM CT
After this, brackets lock and no changes can be made. If your bracket isn't complete by the deadline, only the picks you've made will count — empty matchups score zero.
Scoring
Each correct pick earns points. Later rounds are worth significantly more, so a lucky Final Four pick can vault you up the leaderboard overnight.
| Round | Points Per Correct Pick |
|---|---|
| Round of 64 | 10 pts |
| Round of 32 | 20 pts |
| Sweet 16 | 40 pts |
| Elite 8 | 80 pts |
| Final Four | 160 pts |
| Championship | 320 pts |
Maximum possible score: 1,920 points (if you pick every single game correctly — good luck with that).
Tiebreaker: If two players end up with the same score, the tiebreaker is the total combined points scored in the championship game.
Prizes
There will be prizes for the top finishers.
More details coming soon!
Features
Game scores update automatically from ESPN throughout the tournament. No need to refresh.
See where you stand compared to everyone else in real time. Rankings update after every game.
Once brackets lock on Thursday, click on anyone's name in the leaderboard to see their picks.
The entire site works on your phone. Fill out your bracket from the couch, the office, or wherever.
Click the moon icon in the top right if you prefer a darker look.
FAQ
Do I have to play?
Nope, totally optional. But you'll be missing out.
Do I need to know about basketball?
Not at all. Some of the best brackets come from people who pick based on team colors and mascots. Seriously.
Can I change my picks after I make them?
Yes! You can change any pick as many times as you want right up until the Thursday 11 AM CT deadline. After that, everything locks.
What if I don't finish my bracket in time?
Whatever picks you've made will count. Empty matchups just won't earn any points.
Can I fill it out on my phone?
Yes. The site is fully mobile friendly.
I invited a family member but they didn't get the email.
Have them check their spam/junk folder. The email comes from Growthland. If they still can't find it, go to march.growthland.com/login, choose "Returning Player," and request a new link.
How do I see other people's brackets?
After brackets lock on Thursday, go to the Leaderboard and click on anyone's name to view their picks.
What's the tiebreaker?
If two players end up with the same total score, the tiebreaker is whoever predicted the closest total combined points in the championship game.