AARP Community Giveaway - Bracket Free Showdown

[AARPTeri]

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!

[SummerOnTheWay1]

[Wednesday 4/8/26]

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

➡️[*** Hello AARP Teri @AARPTeri , has the giftcards been awarded?

Thanks,

Nicole  🤗💛

[SummerOnTheWay1]

[Thursday 4/9/26]

Hi AARP Teri @AARPTeri , did you SEE my "question" below? ⬇️ I had "tagged" you in it so you would receive a COPY of my post. Has anyone RECEIVED a giftcard from this contest? 🤔 Hope so & CONGRATS!!!

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➡️[***NICOLE @SummerOnTheWay1 wrote:

[Wednesday 4/8/26]

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

➡️[*** Hello AARP Teri @AARPTeri , has the giftcards been awarded?

Thanks,

Nicole  🤗💛

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[AARPTeri]

We are working on it.

[ChristineC6977]

4/6/26 I think this is interesting how someone created this "Reply To" about a current day sporting event. I think it's good for older people to engage and keep up on current events. I plan on showing my in laws who are both in their 80s how to use the AARP App and what benefits they will get from it. They just got new Iphones, Ipads and Apple Watches. I think the AARP App is a great tool to keep their minds going and gives them many opportunities to learn, play, and explore new things from the comfort of their home. AND MY PICKBF

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@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!

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MY PICK FOR TONIGHT'S GAME IS UCONN! LET'S GO....

[SereneSeagull]

The person that created the post was AARPs Community Manager, who works for them.

The picks ended March 20, but seems to be a lot of people posting after the date it ended.

@ChristineC6977 

[AARPTeri]

We encouraged people to continue posting their picks, even though they were no longer eligible for the giveaway.

[SereneSeagull]

Yes, @AARPTeri , some may not realize that their picks don’t count.  Had a ton of them after the 20th.  Just letting them know.👍

[VictoriaC881586]

Michigan

[KimBruce]

Michigan all the way.  Go blue  That’s our team  💛🏀💙

[i798107g]

ARIZONA

MICHIGAN 

ARIZONA WINS

[cw678]

1. Illinois over UConn

2. Michigan over Arizona

3. Michigan wins it all

#NothingButNet

[wevasser1]

Arizona, Michigan, Arizona national champs

[RayB927791]

Illinois, Michigan, Illinois 

[FloydC48892]

1. Arizona wins

2. Uconn wins 

Championship Arizona Go Wildcats

[RonaldC356904]

UCONN vs. MICHIGAN in the final.  MICHIGAN wins.🏆

[RonaldC356904]

@ MicheleB489086, Thanks for the thumbs up kudos!😊😉 Let's go MICHIGAN tonight!🏀

[MarioC649673]

Arizona, Michigan; Arizona wins

[sk7412]

UCONN VS Michigan, UCONN Wins

[AmieeL411512]

Arizona, Michigan, Michigan wins

[missy2]

Arizona

Michigan

Michigan wins

[MaribelL187187]

Michigan. Arizona.

[RaulD156749]

1. Arizona wins 

2. Uconn wins 

3. Championship Arizona 

[RaulD156749]

1. Arizona wins

2. Uconn wins 

Championship Arizona 

[ScottM953324]

1. Arizona

2. Uconn

Arizona

[fagans4]

Arizona

Michigan

U Conn-Illinois

In this order

[td57898838]

1. Arizona

2. UConn

3. Arizona 

[grahammott]

Arizona

Michigan

Arizona wins

[MaryE49649]

Arizona,UConn Arizona wins

[Justprincessjess]

1. Finalist Team #1 Arizona

2. Finalist Team #2 Michigan

3. Your Championship Winner: Arizona