Registration for 2026 Bracket Attack – presented by Community Motors – opens Wednesday, March 11th at 6am and closes Monday, March 16th at 6pm with on-air ‘cue to call’ promos & live reads during Maximum Mornings, The Dan Patrick Show, The Jim Rome Show, The Rich Eisen Show and The Drive (weekdays only).
Simply put, listen to The Fan Wednesday (3/11) through Monday (3/16) and when you hear an on-air promo, or live read, call 1 (319) 277-1918, or, 1 (800) 913-9479 to become one of 32 lucky qualifiers!
On Tuesday, March 17th, the 32 callers who qualified for 2026 Bracket Attack will be randomly paired with TWO teams in separate regions. Each qualifier will be randomly paired with a team that’s seeded 1 through 8 and 9 through 16.
The unveiling of qualifiers teams they’re paired with will happen during a special Tuesday (3/17) ‘Selection Show’ edition of The Drive with Cole Bair.
After the ‘Selection Show’ edition of The Drive the bracket will be posted online at 1650TheFan.com
Once you’re paired with your teams simply enjoy the tournament and see what prizes you win! (Note: prizes will not be available for collection until the tournament has concluded)
NOTE: Only ONE qualifier per person and household. The Fan reserves the right to disqualify qualifiers if contest impropriety is conducted or suspected
Prize winners will be called and/or emailed regarding what they’ve won and how to pickup after the completion of the NCAA Tournament.
2026 Bracket Attack prizes:
South Region: Pair of tickets courtesy the Waterloo Bucks
Midwest Region: $10 Rudy’s Tacos or Doughy Joeys gift certificates courtesy Tjernagel Insurance
2026 Bracket Attack – presented by Community Motors – details;
Simply put, listen to The Fan Wednesday (3/11) through Monday (3/16) and when you hear an on-air promo, or live read, call 1 (319) 277-1918, or, 1 (800) 913-9479 to become one of 32 lucky qualifiers!
that’s seeded 1 through 8 and 9 through 16.
Once you’re paired with your teams simply enjoy the tournament and see what prizes you win! (Note: prizes will not be available for collection until the tournament has concluded)
Prize winners will be called and/or emailed regarding what they’ve won and how to pickup after the completion of the NCAA Tournament.
Midwest Region: $10 Rudy’s Tacos or Doughy Joeys gift certificates courtesy Tjernagel Insurance
