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AARP Community Giveaway - Bracket Free Showdown

Forum|Forum|5 months ago
March 9, 2026
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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!

C

c401147m

Contributor ⭐⭐

1. Michigan

2. Florida

3. Michigan

AARPTeriAuthor

Community Manager

Michigan vs. Florida would definitely make for an exciting championship match-up. Michigan taking it all is a great pick this year!

As the tournament gets underway, feel free to come back and share what games or teams are surprising you along the way.

Good luck with your picks, and thanks for being part of the Bracket-Free Showdown conversation!

S

ScottB196351

Contributor ⭐

Purdue

Iowa State

Winner is Purdue

SereneSeagull

Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐

Question @AARPTeri —

Can one make multiple entries/guesses?

Does this Free Gift Card count against any monthly card allowances?

What $10 Gift Card? Or do we pick one?

Thanks!

AARPTeriAuthor

Community Manager

@SereneSeagull Great questions! There is one entry per person. If you pick the right team and receive the giveaway, it does not count against your free card allowances for the month. It will be one of our AARP Rewards gift cards, TBD. You will not get to choose a card.