Tournament Bracket

THE SPOON POOL 2026
Track every round — from the First Four to the Final Four.

RULES/SCORING

MAIN POOL

Scoring:

  • Round of 32: 1 point
  • Sweet 16: 2 points
  • Elite 8: 4 points
  • Final 4: 8 points
  • Final Two: 16 points
  • Champion: 32 points

Participants must provide a guess for the total number of points to be scored in the championship game.

Tie breaker: Closest (without going over) to the point total in the championship game.

A percentage will go to support the National Brain Tumor Society in memory of Rachel Rabinovitz, who passed away at the young age of 24 and was a long-time Spoon Pool member.

Prize breakdown

  • 1st: $1,404
  • 2nd: $702
  • 3rd: $234 $260 will be donated to Brain Tumor Research! Thank you!
Participants must provide a guess for the total number of points to be scored in the championship game. Tie breaker is closest (without going over) to the point total in the championship game.
The Spoon Pool 2026

Entry Window Closed

The entry period has officially ended. Thanks to everyone who got in — buckle up and enjoy the ride!