🏀 NCAAB Contest Creation Timeline
NCAAB contest creation for the 2026 season will open on:
📅 Is NOW LIVE!
Once contest creation opens, commissioners will be able to:
Create new eligible NCAAB contests
Restart supported existing contests
Invite participants and begin setting up their pools ahead of Selection Sunday
What You Can Do Before February 23rd
Before contest creation opens, you can:
Review available NCAAB formats (Survivor, Brackets, Pick X, Squares, etc.)
Decide whether your contest will be Entertainment-Only (self-managed) or a Splash-managed format (where available)
Gather participant emails so you’re ready to invite once creation opens
Important Notes
You can now create or restart your NCAAB contests
If the date shifts, we’ll update our Help Center and notify users as soon as possible.
Some legacy formats may have restrictions on creating new contests and may only allow restarts of existing pools.
If you have questions about which NCAAB format is right for your group or need help restarting an existing contest, Splash Sports Support is always happy to help.