Bracket Lab is a free 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket optimizer that helps you maximize your March Madness pool score. Fill out your bracket using real-time win probabilities for all 68 teams, calculate expected points under any scoring system, and run Monte Carlo simulations to estimate your win rate against the field.
Select your picks for every game from the Round of 64 through the Championship. Bracket Lab uses data-driven win probabilities to show you each team's chances of advancing through every round. Once your bracket is complete, calculate your expected points total or simulate 2,500 tournaments to see how often your bracket wins.
Interactive bracket builder with all four regions: East, West, Midwest, and South. Customizable scoring systems including standard, ESPN, and upset-weighted formats. Monte Carlo simulation engine that runs 2,500 tournament simulations. Expected points calculator for any completed bracket. Real win probability data for every NCAA Tournament team.
The 2026 NCAA Tournament features top seeds Duke, Arizona, Michigan, and Florida leading the East, West, Midwest, and South regions respectively. Other contenders include UConn, Purdue, Iowa State, Houston, Gonzaga, Michigan State, and Virginia.