For March Madness, Splash Sports offers a variety of Private (Self-Managed) contest formats. These formats allow commissioners to run their contests using Splash tools while managing payments and payouts outside of the platform.
Available NCAAB (March Madness) Self-Managed Formats
Here are the current Self-Managed formats available for NCAAB:
NCAAB Men’s Bracket
Classic March Madness bracket format for the men’s tournament
Participants fill out their brackets and earn points based on correct picks
Commissioner can customize scoring and rules
NCAAB Women’s Bracket
Same structure as the men’s bracket, but for the women’s tournament
Great option for groups following both tournaments
Fully customizable scoring and settings
NCAAB Tournament Squares
Grid-style contest (similar to football squares)
Participants are assigned squares that correspond to game outcomes
Winners are determined based on predefined scoring intervals
Only available for Men's Tournament
NCAAB Survivor (Pick by Round)
Participants pick one team per round to win
If their team wins, they advance to the next round
Teams can typically only be used once (based on settings)
Last remaining entrant wins
NCAAB Survivor (Pick by Day)
Participants pick a winning team each day of the tournament
More frequent engagement with daily pick deadlines
Optional features like double pick days or combined slates may be available
Important Notes
All of these formats are Private (Self-Managed)
Splash Sports provides the contest structure, but commissioners handle payments and payouts externally
Some formats may have additional customization options depending on the contest type
Key Reminder
Choosing the right format depends on your group’s preferences—whether you want a simple bracket, a daily engagement experience, or a survivor-style challenge.