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AARP Community Giveaway - Bracket Free Showdown

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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!

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cathyts

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1. Duke

2. Arizona

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ElaineH489121

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What about the women?

SereneSeagull

Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐

I guess they don’t count? Not sure why, but others have asked that as well

~~ Per Jimmy Buffett 🫧🫧 Bubbles Up!

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SandyS604574

Contributor ⭐

Michigan

Arizona

Arizona for the WIN

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NO4NAME4

Contributor ⭐

I would like to inquire if the Winners will receive their AARP Rewards $10.00 Gift Cards after Monday, April 6.

SereneSeagull

Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐

I’ve asked for further details. I don’t know. Just what was in announcement above.

~~ Per Jimmy Buffett 🫧🫧 Bubbles Up!

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GraceS808225

Contributor ⭐

@AARPTeri wrote:
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

Duke
Michigan

Michigan

Duke

Michigan