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AARPTeri
Community Manager
Mar 9, 2026 2:12 PM UTC

AARP Community Giveaway - Bracket Free Showdown

Nothing But Net! Where college hoops mania meets fun and rewards.

 

Think you can call the championship match-up? Put your prediction skills to the test in the AARP Community Bracket-Free Showdown.

 

Skip the stress of filling out a full bracket; just pick the two teams you think will make the men's college Championship on April 6, 2026 and tell us who you think will win it all.

 

How to Enter: Reply to this post with your predictions by March 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET and include:

1. Finalist Team #1

2. Finalist Team #2

3. Your Championship Winner

 

This promotion runs in the AARP Online Community from March 9, 2026, through March 20, 2026.

 

One entry per person.

 

Then keep the conversation going! Throughout the tournament, come back to this thread to talk about upsets, buzzer-beaters, standout teams, and bold predictions with fellow fans.

 

Participants with predictions are eligible to receive a $10 AARP Rewards Gift Card, while supplies last.

 

Good luck—and let the tournament chatter begin!

 

1328 replies

AARPTeri
AARPTeriAuthor
Community Manager
Mar 16, 2026 9:01 PM UTC

Wow -  we see Duke, Arizona and Michigan as the most top picks in Day 1!!  But we love seeing some underdogs too!  St. Mary's and St John's to name 2 so far and I am sure more are to be posted soon!

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 9:00 PM UTC

!. #1Duke, #2Arizona, #3 Winner Arizona

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 8:54 PM UTC

Duke and arizona!!Arizona wins

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 8:51 PM UTC

Duke

Arizona

Arizona

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 8:51 PM UTC

Duke and Arizona

Duke WINS

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 8:45 PM UTC

Duke

Gonzaga

Gonzaga

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 8:43 PM UTC

Florida

Arizona

Arizona wins.

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 8:40 PM UTC

Arizona

Purdue

Arizona winner

SereneSeagull
Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
Mar 17, 2026 12:36 AM UTC

Which is your entry @l364327m?  It’s one entry per person.  

~~ Per Jimmy Buffett 🫧🫧 Bubbles Up!
Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 8:37 PM UTC

Houston 

Michigan State

Houston champs

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 8:34 PM UTC

Arizona

Michigan

Arizona wins