If you are running a self-managed (Entertainment-Only) NCAAB Bracket contest, you are responsible for paying the contest hosting fee based on the number of entries in your contest. This payment is separate from any entry fees you collect from participants.
Follow the steps below to submit your contest payment.
Step 1: Navigate to the Payment Section
Open the Commissioner Console
Select Pay Contest Fee
This page shows the current amount owed for your contest.
Step 2: Review or Enter Entry Count
On the payment page, you can:
View the number of entries currently in your contest
See how many entries have been paid for
Enter the number of entries you expect before the entry deadline
Entering an estimated entry count allows you to pay in advance if your contest is still growing.
The payment page includes a calculator that shows exactly how your total is determined.
Step 3: Submit Your Payment
Once you confirm the entry count:
Review the Your Entry Breakdown section
Verify the total amount due
Click Pay Now to complete the transaction
What the Payment Covers
Your payment covers the hosting of your self-managed bracket contest on the platform.
It does not include participant entry fees
It does not handle payouts
You remain responsible for collecting and distributing prizes
When to Pay
You can submit payment:
After entries begin joining
Before the entry deadline, using an estimated count
As needed to cover additional entries
Paying your contest fee ensures your NCAAB Bracket contest remains active and fully functional for all participants. If you are unsure how many entries to include, you can start with an estimate and adjust as your contest grows.