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For this pick-upfront bracket contest, the deadline to make picks was 12:15 PM EDT on March 19th.
 
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Welcome to the Carolina Ale House $1,000,000 Bracket Challenge!

How does it work?

Register now, then come back after the tournament pairings have been announced and pick the teams you think will win each game in the bracket before the tournament starts. We also offer a round-by-round selection process. Just click the blue tab near the top of this page.

Are there prizes?

Yes! You could win $1,000,000 if you pick all of the games correctly. You could win $10,000 if you only miss one or two games. And, you could win $1,000 if you only miss three games. For more details (including how ties are broken) see our rules page. Additionally, the overall local winner will win a $100 BP gas card and the national grand prize for the player with the highest score is a 16GB iPod Touch sponsored by Upickem and a Presidents Series Watch sponsored by Game Time Shop. See all prizes.

If the tournament has already started can I still play?

No. Sorry. You have to sign up before the tournament starts for the upfront version. You can join the round-by-round contest at any time.

Can I play with a "private group" of friends and family?

Yes. After you register and log in, just click on "My Private Groups" which will appear in the upper-left hand corner of the page. After that page loads, click on "Create a Private Group" and follow the instructions.

Don't miss a minute of the action

You can catch all of the games on WRAL-TV. Every game will be available in HD for Time Warner Cable customers with the digital cable package. You can also listen to the games on 99.9 The Fan ESPN Radio.

Special Hoops Headquarters coverage

We are you Hoops Headquarters for NCAA Tournament coverage. In addition to watching or listening to the games and playing this contest, you also can get plenty of coverage from WRALSportsFan.com. And you can win bragging rights for your ACC Team by playing the Tobacco Road Shootout game. Picks your favorite team, and your total points in the game go toward that team's total. 		     
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