RCB Bracket Challenge
2026 March Madness — Official Contest Rules
!Entry Deadline
All brackets must be submitted by March 18th, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET — before tip-off of the first Round of 64 game on March 19th. Late entries will not be accepted.
How to Enter
1Scan the QR code in the bar or visit our website.
2Enter your name, phone number, and email address.
3Complete your bracket online — pick the winners for all 63 games.
One entry per person. Must include real contact information.
Eligibility
•Must be 21 years of age or older to receive bucket (alcohol) prizes.
•One bracket per person — duplicate entries will be disqualified.
•Rochester Corner Bar staff may enter but are not eligible for cash prizes.
Scoring System
| Round | Pts/Pick | Games | Max |
|---|
| Round of 64 | 1 | 32 | 32 |
| Round of 32 | 2 | 16 | 32 |
| Sweet 16 | 4 | 8 | 32 |
| Elite 8 | 8 | 4 | 32 |
| Final Four | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Championship | 32 | 1 | 32 |
| Maximum Possible | 192 |
Tiebreaker
In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the total combined points scored in the Championship Game. The entry closest to the actual total wins. If still tied, the earlier submission time wins.
Bracket Lock
All brackets lock at tournament start. No changes, edits, or new submissions will be accepted after the entry deadline. Your picks are final once submitted.
Prizes
1st Place
$200 Rochester Corner Bar Gift Card
VIP Final Four Table Next Year
2nd Place
Free Wing Party for 10
3rd Place
$50 RCB Gift Card
Weekly Leaders
$25 Gift Card or Bucket + Wings Combo (must be 21+ for bucket)
Weekly Leaders
The top scorer each week wins a $25 Gift Card or Bucket + Wings Combo. Weekly leaders will be posted at the bar. Staff entries are tracked separately.
Winner Announcement
Winners will be announced the Monday after the Championship Game. Winners will be contacted via email and phone. Results will also be posted at the bar.
Prize Claiming
•Prizes must be claimed within 30 days of the winner announcement.
•Must present valid ID. Must be 21+ for alcohol-related prizes.
•Prizes are non-transferable and have no cash value unless otherwise stated.
General Rules
•Rochester Corner Bar reserves the right to disqualify any entry at its sole discretion.
•All disputes will be resolved at Rochester Corner Bar's discretion. All decisions are final.
•This contest is not affiliated with or sponsored by the NCAA.
Sponsored by
Rochester Corner Bar
Downtown Rochester