Beat the expert: Our March Madness 2026 bracket predictions

March Madness is almost here, and the bracket was set on Selection Sunday. If you think you've got what it takes to beat the experts, this is your chance to prove it.

Below are our expert predictions for March Madness, including every game from the Round of 64 to the National Championship. If you sign up for USA Today's Bracket Challenge sponsored by Autozone, you have a chance to win $40,000 in prizes and even $1 million if you can fill out a perfect bracket.

Here's our expert prediction for the 2026 March Madness Bracket:

Mikey DiLullo

Mar 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The March Madness logo is seen during the NCAA tournament midwest regional practice day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

This article originally appeared on The Courier: Beat the expert: Our March Madness 2026 bracket