2026 March Madness Survivor Contest — Now Open

Stop Filling
Out Brackets.
Start Winning $$$.

NCAAB Survivor keeps you alive all tournament long. One pick per day. One team eliminated. Last entry standing wins. $3M+ in total prizes across three competitions — entry closes March 19.

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$3M+ Total Prizes Across Contests
22,000+ Competitors Already Entered
3 Contests at Every Budget
Mar 19 Entry Deadline — Don't Miss It
Pick Your Contest

Three Competitions.
One Surviving Champion.

Every budget. Every level. The same daily survivor format — one pick, one day, survive or go home. All entries close March 19, 2026.

Kelly's
$250K Survivor Madness
$250,000+
Total Total Prizes
Entry Fee $25 per entry
Field Size Hundreds entered
Status ✓ Open
Deadline March 19, 2026
Enter Kelly's $250K Contest →
Splash Sports
$1M High Stakes Survivor Madness
$1,000,000+
Total Total Prizes
Entry Fee $1,000 per entry
Field Exclusive — limited field
Status ✓ Open
Deadline March 19, 2026
Enter $1M High Stakes →
The Format

How NCAAB Survivor Works

Forget predicting 67 games before tip-off. Survivor rewards smart, real-time decisions — one day at a time.

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Pick One Team

Each day, pick one team you believe will win their game that day. Simple as that.

They Win, You Advance

If your team wins, you survive and move on to the next round. If they lose, your entry is eliminated.

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No Team Reuse

Once you use a team, they're gone from your pool. Every pick matters. Every round narrows your options.

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Last One Standing Wins

The last entry still surviving when the dust settles takes home the biggest share of the total prizes.

Why Survivor Beats Brackets

Your Bracket Dies Round One.
Survivor Keeps You Alive.

One upset doesn't kill you. Your strategy evolves all tournament long. You stay in control.

✓ Survivor Madness
  • One strategic pick per day — you control your fate
  • One early upset doesn't end your run
  • Stay engaged through the ENTIRE tournament
  • Strategy evolves as matchups develop
  • Every round feels meaningful — you're always live
  • Can supplement your existing bracket entries
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✗ Traditional Bracket
  • Predict 67 games before tip-off — blind guessing
  • One Round 1 upset and your bracket is toast
  • Most people are out of contention by Thursday
  • Zero decisions once it starts — just watching
  • Late games feel meaningless if bracket is busted
  • Identical picks make it impossible to separate
Get an Edge

Three Rules to Play Survivor Smart

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Think Ahead

The best Survivor players map out 3-5 rounds ahead. Save your strongest teams for when the field thins and the pressure peaks.

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Protect Your Options

You can't reuse teams. Use early rounds to burn through necessary but risky picks before they face tougher matchups.

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Take Calculated Risks

Sometimes an unexpected pick saves your strongest teams for later. Calculated risk in a crowded field can be the edge that wins it.

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Watch the Trends

Historical tournament data shows where favorites overperform and where chalk teams get knocked out. Use the data — don't just guess.

Real Players

They Made the Switch.
They're Not Going Back.

★★★★★

My bracket was busted by Thursday. My Survivor entry was still alive three weeks later. That's the difference. I'm never going back to just brackets.

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Marcus D.
Survived 4 rounds — Kelly's $250K
★★★★★

The strategy piece is what hooked me. Every day I'm analyzing matchups, protecting my team pool, thinking three rounds ahead. This is a real competition.

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Jamie K.
2-time Splash Survivor finalist
★★★★★

I entered three times last year. Lost two early, survived long enough on the third to win back a significant multiple. Already in for 2026.

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Taylor R.
Nick Wright's World Championship entrant
Don't Miss It

One Pick.
One Day.
Make it Count.

March Madness only comes once a year. Entry closes March 19, 2026. Pick your contest, lock in your entry, and outlast the competition.

⏰ Entry window closes March 19, 2026 — calculating... remaining
FAQ

Got Questions? We Got You.

Yes — you can enter all three contests simultaneously. Many serious players spread across multiple entry points to hedge their risk and maximize prize potential.
Contest rules vary — check each individual contest page on Splash Sports for their specific multiple-entry policies.
Missing a pick typically results in elimination. Set reminders, check your Splash Sports dashboard daily, and stay on top of your entries once the tournament begins.
Entries must be locked in by March 19, 2026. The NCAAB tournament games begin shortly after — get your picks in before the deadline and you'll receive instructions from Splash Sports on how to submit your daily selections.
Splash Sports operates in jurisdictions where these types of contests are permitted. Check the Splash Sports website for the latest state availability and any applicable restrictions before entering.