Step 1: Log In to Your Splash Sports Account
Sign in to your Splash Sports account.
Once logged in, navigate to the Create A Contest tab to begin the setup process.
Step 2: Select the NCAAB Men’s Bracket Format
Within the contest creation flow:
Navigate to the NCAAB category
Select NCAAB Men’s Bracket from the available formats
This will open the bracket contest setup page.
Things to keep in mind:
The NCAAB Men’s Bracket format is offered only as a self-managed contest.
This means:
Splash Sports does not collect entry fees
Splash Sports does not distribute payouts
You are responsible for handling all payments outside the platform
No additional selection is required — the format is automatically configured as Entertainment-Only.
What “Entertainment-Only” Means
Entertainment-Only contests provide the tools to run your pool while leaving financial management in your hands.
With this setup:
You collect entry fees directly from participants
You distribute prizes yourself
Splash Sports manages brackets, scoring, standings, and updates
Once you complete the setup and publish your contest, you can invite participants to join and submit their brackets.
If you’re unsure whether a self-managed or platform-managed contest is right for your group, our support team is happy to help.