What is Bracket Battle?
Bracket Battle is Underdog's free NBA tournament bracket contest. Fill out your NBA Playoffs bracket and compete. No entry fee required, no prize pool.
How do I enter?
Open the Underdog app, navigate to the Bracket Battle lobby, and fill out your bracket before the first round tips off. Brackets are available starting Monday. One bracket per user. You must have a verified account to participate.
Is it really free?
Yes! There is no entry fee necessary to enter — Bracket Battle is a free-to-play contest!
Who is eligible?
Bracket Battle is open to all eligible Underdog users in supported states. You must have a verified account to participate.
Can I edit my bracket?
Yes, brackets can be edited up until the first game tips off. Once the first game starts, brackets are locked and cannot be changed.
How does scoring work?
You earn points for every correct pick. Points double each round — so later-round picks are worth more:
Round | PTS per winner | Max bonus per series | Max round total |
1st round (8 series) | 4 | 2 | 48 |
Conf Semis | 8 | 4 | 48 |
Conf Finals | 16 | 8 | 48 |
NBA Finals | 32 | 16 | 48 |
Bonus Breakdown
The closer you get to picking the correct number of games in a series, the more bonus points you earn.
Round | Breakdown (per series) |
1st round (8 series) | Exact games -> 2 pts 1 game off -> 1 pt |
Conf Semis | Exact games -> 4 pts 1 game off -> 2 pts |
Conf Finals | Exact games -> 8 pts 1 game off -> 4 pts |
NBA Finals | Exact games -> 16 pts 1 game off -> 8 pts |
