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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

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 5:19 PM UTC

Gonzaga

Michigan

Michigan

AARPTeri
AARPTeriAuthor
Community Manager
Apr 7, 2026 6:04 PM UTC

Great job picking the overall winner!

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 5:18 PM UTC

Michigan

Duke

Michigan

AARPTeri
AARPTeriAuthor
Community Manager
Apr 7, 2026 6:03 PM UTC

Great job picking the overall winner!

Contributor ⭐⭐
Mar 16, 2026 5:15 PM UTC

Duke

Florida

Duke

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 5:14 PM UTC

   I've got Arizona Wildcats vs. Duke

    With Arizona taking the crown

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 5:14 PM UTC

Purdue

Duke

Purdue

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 5:12 PM UTC

  St. Mary's

  Iowa State

  St. Mary's is National Champion with help from Sister Jean in heaven. 

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 5:09 PM UTC

  Florida

  Duke

  winner: Florida

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 5:08 PM UTC

Michigan

Duke

 

Winner-Michigan

AARPTeri
AARPTeriAuthor
Community Manager
Apr 7, 2026 5:59 PM UTC

Great job picking the overall winner!

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 5:07 PM UTC

Duke vs Arizona -> Arizona WINS!

Contributor ⭐
Mar 16, 2026 5:05 PM UTC

Duke

Arkansas

Duke