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About: March Madness Head-to-Head Pools

Looking for a Fresh Take on March Madness Pools?

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Written by Alexine Little
Updated over a week ago

Try a Head-to-Head Pool for this year’s NCAA Tournament—it’s a fun, fast-paced format that’s perfect for any group.

There’s no need to fill out full brackets, making it ideal for casual fans who want to join the action without the hassle. At the same time, it offers enough strategy to keep seasoned veterans fully engaged.

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Head-to-Head Pool Rules

Bring a new level of excitement to March Madness with our Head-to-Head Pool format!

How It Works:

  • One Team Per Entry:
    Each entry is randomly assigned one NCAA team from the first round (up to 64 entries total).

  • Matchups Mirror the Tournament:
    Your entry will go head-to-head against the opponent your assigned team is playing in the actual tournament.

  • Scoring Based on the Spread:
    Winners are determined by the point spread, not just the final score.
    Even if you're assigned a lower seed (like a 16 seed), you still have a fair shot at advancing.

  • Advance or Get Eliminated:
    If your team covers the spread, you move on with the winning team.
    If not, you're eliminated from the pool.

  • Last Entry Standing Wins:
    The pool champion is the entry that survives all rounds and makes it to the end of the NCAA Tournament.


March Madness Head-to-Head Samples

Check out sample reports and dashboards you’ll have access to during your Head-to-Head Survivor pool, including:

  • Matchup results

  • Remaining participants

  • Live status updates

  • And more!

4 Simple Steps to Run Your March Madness Head-to-Head Pool

Running your pool has never been easier. Here’s how you can get started in just minutes:

Step 1 – Set Up Your Pool

Spend less than 5 minutes providing your pool details. Just enter your contact info, set a pool password, and customize your settings. We handle the rest.

Step 2 – Invite Your Members

Once your pool is created, you'll receive a confirmation email with a ready-to-send invite. Simply forward it to your group—it includes everything they need to join.

Step 3 – Assign Teams

You can randomly or manually assign NCAA teams to your members. Either way, it’s quick and seamless.

Step 4 – Enjoy the Tournament

We take over from there. Real-time scoring, updated standings, and automated reports mean you can focus on enjoying the Madness.


Make It Yours: Brand Your Pool

Add your company or organization logo to give your Head-to-Head Survivor Pool a professional, personalized touch. Visit our Brand Your Pool page for details.


Private Message Boards Included

Every Head-to-Head pool comes with a free, private message board, exclusive to your members. It’s the perfect spot for sharing updates, trash talk, or celebrating big wins.

NCAA HEAD-TO-HEAD POOL PRICING

Click here to find our pricing tool.


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