CoreGiving Bracket Battle 2023

JOIN OUR 9TH ANNUAL BRACKET BATTLE TODAY

Bracket Battle is CoreGiving’s flagship annual fundraiser. From March 13 to April 13, 2026, CoreGiving aims to raise $200,000 to provide one million meals to children facing hunger across the United States.

As teams compete in the NCAA® Division I Men's and Women's College Basketball Tournaments, join CoreGiving in its battle to end child hunger. Donate now to help children and their families access the nourishment they need to thrive.

For added fun and friendly competition, join CoreGiving's bracket pools through CBSSports.com and compete for coveted trophies and all-important bragging rights. Donations are not required to create brackets but are encouraged and appreciated!

Men's Tournament

Complete your bracket between Selection Sunday on March 15 and Thursday, March 19, at 12 noon ET when First Round games begin.

If you are a returning player, log into www.cbssports.com/fantasy using the same email address and password you used previously. Then navigate to "MY TEAMS," scroll to "Bracket Games," and click on "CoreGiving 9th Annual Bracket Battle (2026)."

If you are new to CoreGiving’s bracket pool, click the orange button below to sign up with CBS Sports and join our men’s bracket pool.
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Women's Tournament

Complete your bracket between Selection Sunday on March 15 and Friday, March 20, at 11:30 am ET when First Round games begin.

If you are a returning player, log into www.cbssports.com/fantasy using the same email address and password you used previously. Then navigate to "MY TEAMS," scroll to "Bracket Games," and click on "CoreGiving 9th Annual Bracket Battle (2026)."

If you are new to CoreGiving’s bracket pool, click the orange button below to sign up with CBS Sports and join our women’s bracket pool.
First Time Player? Sign Up!
Returning Player? Log in here

Disclaimer

CoreGiving is hosting its annual Bracket Battle fundraiser to advance its mission of uniting people and partners to nourish children and families through grants and volunteer service, multiplying our impact in the fight against childhood hunger.

CoreGiving is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Donations to CoreGiving are tax deductible to the full extent of U.S. law. No goods or services are provided by CoreGiving in exchange for Bracket Battle donations.

Supporters who join CoreGiving's bracket pool(s) for fun are subject to these rules, which detail the entry and gameplay requirements for the 2026 CBSSports.com Bracket Challenge, as well as the requirements to participate for prizes awarded by CBSSports.com. Bracket Battle is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by CBS Sports.

No monetary prizes will be awarded by CoreGiving. The top three individuals whose brackets earn the most points in CoreGiving's pools (taking into account tie-breaker points, if needed) will earn a trophy, social media recognition, and bragging rights until next year's battle!

Limit one bracket per pool per person. All decisions by CoreGiving with respect to Bracket Battle are final.

Bracket Battle is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each entrant releases CoreGiving and its affiliates, directors, officers, and representatives from liability whatsoever in connection with Bracket Battle.