How to Play
Start with Smart Picks
Winning picks made before Tournament starts get rewarded with the most points for a win. Sound easy? Not so fast.
Track Original Bracket
Keep your traditional bracket and track it separately from one with switches. See both bracket leaderboards and compete twice as hard.
Your Pick is Losing?
Switch teams during the game to keep some points - more sooner, less later. And can only switch until 4 minutes left to play!
Exciting Game Play
Switch picks only during TV timeouts. To help you make call, see 2 minute countdown, pick trending, and points for switch now or later in game.
Points Increase in Late Rounds
Total points available in a game increase in later rounds, and impact on any switch only increases too. Stick or switch? Make the call!
Strategy. Instincts. Cinderella Magic.
You just might need all three to come out on top!
Start with Smart Picks
Winning picks made before Tournament starts get rewarded with the most points for a win. Sound easy? Not so fast.
Track Original Bracket
Keep your traditional bracket and track it separately from one with switches. See both bracket leaderboards and compete twice as hard.
Your Pick is Losing?
Switch teams during the game to keep some points - more sooner, less later. And can only switch until 4 minutes left to play!
Exciting Game Play
Switch picks only during TV timeouts. To help you make call, see 2 minute countdown, pick trending, and points for switch now or later in game.
Points Increase in Late Rounds
Total points available in a game increase in later rounds, and impact on any switch only increases too. Stick or switch? Make the call!
Strategy. Instincts. Cinderella Magic.
You just might need all three to come out on top!
Everyone Stays In The Game Longer
Last year 50% of participants still had a chance to win their group heading into the Final 4
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Round of 64
Round of 64
Round of 32
Round of 32
Sweet Sixteen
Sweet Sixteen
Elite 8
Elite 8
Final 4
Final 4
Championship
Championship
Play At Work, At Home, Or On The Go
Got a real job and can't watch Tournament live? No worries we got you covered. Play Realtime Brackets on every device and any location.
Get In-Game Alerts
Realtime Brackets sends alerts when any pick is losing so you can decide to stick or switch during next timeout.
Repick After A Loss
If a pick is upset, re-pick new team for next round. Points are less, but you’ll stay in the game. And with wild upsets, you may still come out ahead of the competition.
Play in Multiple Groups
Join up to 6 tournament groups, including your team group and the national Ballislife tournament group. You got this.
What The Fans Are Saying
Craig, Lexington KY
"I just love the concept that gives us sport enthusiasts more control and the excitement and anxiety levels are off the charts. THANK YOU!!"
Dan, St. Louis MO
"After getting killed by some upsets in the first and second rounds, the ability to change winners really kept me interested in both my bracket and the tournament."
Annie, Boston MA
"It was great. I watched so many more games. Made it so much more fun and I was still in the running because everyone was able to switch teams. Brilliant way to do it."
What The Press Is Saying
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