2026 Women's Basketball Bracket Challenge
Call your playoff picks for a chance to win some sweet prizes (and serious bragging rights).
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Shoot your shot this postseason
Diehard fan or just here for the good vibes? This challenge is for everyone.
Predict the playoffs and submit up to three brackets before entries close on September 27th at 2 p.m. ET.
How to play
- Sign in to your account. If this is your first time filling out a bracket with The GIST, create an account.
- From there, navigate to the "Make Your Picks" page. Select your winners for every series by clicking on the team you think will advance.
- Points are awarded for each correct pick, with values increasing each round:
- First Round: Two Points
- Semifinals: Four Points
- Finals: Six Points
- Any GISTer who predicts the combined final score of the championship-winning game receives an additional five points.
- Submit your bracket and let the playoff fun begin.
What to win
What's at stake? The top three brackets will win Ticketmaster gift cards.*
*See the rules for more details on prizing and eligibility.
🥇 1ST PLACE
$250 Ticketmaster gift card
🥈 2ND PLACE
$100 Ticketmaster gift card
🥉 3RD PLACE