Submit a perfect bracket to win the grand prize of $1M in the NBA Pick ‘Em Bracket Challenge for the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
NBA Pick‘Em Bracket Challenge presented by Castrol is now live, giving fans the chance to win prizes and show off their basketball knowledge by predicting the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google and NBA Finals.
Participants choose the winners of each matchup, as well as the length of the series, to earn points and climb the leaderboard. Fans have a chance to win the grand prize of $1M by submitting a perfect bracket. Additional prizes for players who earn the most points by the end of playoffs include:
Prizes*
*No Purch Nec. Rules/entry: picks.nba.com. US, 18+ & Canada,19+ (excl. QC).
Brackets will close at tipoff of the first Game 3 on April 23. Winners will be notified via email on or about July 8, 2026.
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