Where to Find Pick Deadline Settings
To access your Pick Deadline settings:
Open the Commissioner Console
Select Pool Settings
Click Pick Settings
Here you can view and adjust the deadline for bracket submissions.
Default Pick Deadline
We strongly recommend setting the deadline to:
👉 First tip-off — Thursday, March 20 at 12:15 PM ET
By default, the pick deadline is set to tip-off. This ensures all brackets are finalized before the tournament officially begins.
What the Pick Deadline Means
The Pick Deadline is the exact date and time by which all participants must enter their picks.
After this time:
Brackets are locked
No edits or new submissions are allowed
Late entries cannot be accepted
Important Restrictions
⚠️ The pick deadline cannot be set to a time after the first Thursday game has started.
This rule ensures fairness by preventing participants from making picks after games are already underway.
Why Setting the First Tip-Off Is Recommended
Using the first game’s tip-off as your deadline:
Aligns with traditional bracket pool rules
Prevents confusion about when entries lock
Ensures all participants submit picks before any results are known
Setting your Pick Deadline correctly helps your NCAAB Bracket contest run smoothly and fairly from the very first game. If you’re unsure which deadline to choose, the first Thursday tip-off is the safest and most common option.