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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 24, 2026 4:23 PM UTC

Finalist #1 Michigan 

Finalist #2 Duke

Champion: Michigan 

Contributor ⭐
Mar 24, 2026 4:15 PM UTC

1. Arizona

2. UConn

Winner: UConn by 5

Contributor ⭐
Mar 24, 2026 4:02 PM UTC

#1ARIZONA WILDCATS        

#2 MICHIGAN WOLVERINES                              ARIZONA WINS BY 7 

allmanmj
Contributor ⭐
Mar 24, 2026 2:49 PM UTC

Alabama 

UConn 

Alabama

Contributor ⭐
Mar 24, 2026 1:30 PM UTC

1) Michigan Wolverines

2) Arizona

3) Michigan TO WIN!!!  💙💛 GO BLUE!

Contributor ⭐
Mar 24, 2026 1:09 PM UTC

1. Finalist Team #1 Michigan wolverines

2. Finalist Team #2 Arizona wild cats

3. Your Championship Winner Michigan wolverines

SereneSeagull
Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
Mar 24, 2026 1:29 PM UTC

The picks ended 4 days ago, @BenF850560 

~~ Per Jimmy Buffett 🫧🫧 Bubbles Up!
Contributor ⭐
Mar 24, 2026 12:47 PM UTC

1- Michigan 2- Duke - Michigan to win 

Contributor ⭐
Mar 24, 2026 10:57 AM UTC

1.  Duke

2.  Michigan 

champion.  Michigan 

Contributor ⭐
Mar 24, 2026 10:20 AM UTC

1. Arizona

2. Michigan

Winner is Michigan

Contributor ⭐
Mar 24, 2026 7:56 AM UTC

1.  Arizona

2.  Duke

 

Winner is Arizona