# ESPN Tournament Challenge — Basketball Bracket Game

> College basketball tournament bracket game with prize opportunities and prediction tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Disney.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espn-tournament-challenge/id359891723 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Disney](https://appshunter.io/developer/284888248)
- Category: Sports, Games, Sports, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 43,955 App Store ratings · 252 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-03-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espn-tournament-challenge/id359891723/reviews.md

## What is ESPN Tournament Challenge?

The #1 bracket app is back and better than ever for the 2026 NCAA Men’s and Women’s College Basketball tournaments! Compete against friends, ESPN personalities and celebrities to see who finishes with the best bracket. It’s completely free to play with over $370K in total prizes across all four bracket games! 

- In each bracket game (Men’s, Women’s, Men’s Second Chance and Women’s Second Chance) create up to 25 brackets and enter each bracket in up to 10 different groups to play against friends, celebrities, ESPN personalities, and fans across the nation.
- Use ESPN Bracket Predictor and Bracket Analyzer to take your bracket experience to the next level with the tools and data you’ll need to gain an edge on your competition.
- Use Quick Bracket to auto-fill a bracket in seconds with top seeds, random teams, Smart Picks powered ESPN Analytics, and more!
- Short on time? No problem. Pick from a few simple options in the ‘Finish My Bracket’ menu and ESPN will automatically complete your bracket. Unsure about a game or two? You can also import a bracket that you’ve already filled out in the app, make some tweaks and submit it again to increase your chances of winning.
- Make picks directly from Matchup Preview screens, with key stats, information, and historical insights for each team to help you make the most informed selections.
- Use the Bracketcast tab once games tip off to follow scores and your bracket's performance in real time, all in one view.
- Check out the ESPN Perfect Bracket Tracker to see how many perfect brackets remain in both the Men’s and Women’s tourneys as the upsets start rolling in.

Before you download this app, please consider that it includes advertising, some of which may be targeted to your interests. You may choose to control targeted advertising within mobile applications by using your mobile device settings (for example, by re-setting your device’s advertising identifier and/or opting out of interest based ads).

Please note: this app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please see www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information. You may also visit Settings in the app to opt out of Nielsen measurement.

- Terms of use - https://disneytermsofuse.com/
- Privacy Policy - https://www.disneyprivacycenter.com/
- Your US State Privacy Rights - https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/current-privacy-policy/your-us-state-privacy-rights/
- Do Not Sell My Personal Information - https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/dnsmi
- Children’s Online Privacy Policy - 
https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/for-parents/childrens-online-privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Create multiple brackets
- Compete in groups
- Predictor and Analyzer tools
- Quick Bracket auto-fill
- Finish My Bracket option
- Real-time score tracking
- Perfect Bracket Tracker

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ESPN+ 90 Day Trial (Monthly) | $10.99 | per month |
| ESPN+ Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| ESPN+ 7 Day Trial (Monthly) | $13.99 | per month |
| ESPN+ (Yearly) | $139.99 | per year |
| ESPN 7 Day Trial (Yearly) | $139.99 | per year |
| ESPN+ 14 Day Trial (Yearly) | $139.99 | per year |
| ESPN+ 30 Day Trial (Yearly) | $139.99 | per year |
| ESPN+ 90 Day Trial (Yearly) | $139.99 | per year |
| ESPN+ Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| ESPN+ (Monthly) | $13.99 | per month |
| Tournament ESPN+ Monthly 2024 | $13.99 | per month |


## What do users think of ESPN Tournament Challenge?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Efficient bracket management
- 🚀 Smooth app performance

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and UI
- 🔍 Lack of key features
- 🔍 Inaccessible for some users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Brackets getting wiped
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Frequent app crashes
- Login and sign-up problems

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save and resume brackets
- More customization options
- Improved group management tools
- Better analytics and scoring features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 252)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espn-tournament-challenge/id359891723/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Correcting an old review

*2026-03-23, version 14.0.4*

This 5 star review intends to correct a previously low review due to a bug. That bug has now been fixed. Thanks.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-03-22, version 14.0.4*

I couldn’t even access it

### 1/5 — Won’t run on older iPads

*2026-03-21, version 13.0.3*

Requires iPadOS 17

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work in 2026

*2026-03-21, version 14.0.4*

The app literally will not open without crashing.

### 3/5 — Works well but poor miss pick designation

*2026-03-20, version 14.0.4*

App seems to work pretty good and the green highlight on winning picks is very visible but the lack of red highlighting on the losing picks hides losses in with unplayed or in progress games.  This visibility is concerning.

### 1/5 — Garb

*2026-03-20, version 14.0.3*

This is a Garbo rip off of the real March madness app

### 1/5 — Alerts

*2026-03-20, version 14.0.3*

Alerts are blocked. I can’t toggle any on. No option in the app to turn on? What happened…

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2026-03-19, version 14.0.3*

Horrible load speed, bad UI/UX, trash all around

### 1/5 — Internet problem

*2026-03-19, version 14.0.3*

Won’t let me in and says I’m not connected when I obviously have internet

### 1/5 — Bracketcast

*2026-03-19, version 14.0.3*

Why can’t we see how far other people in the group have teams going in the Bracketcast

## Frequently asked questions about ESPN Tournament Challenge

### What is ESPN Tournament Challenge?

ESPN Tournament Challenge is a free-to-play game where you can create and manage brackets for the NCAA Men's and Women's College Basketball tournaments. You can compete against friends, celebrities, and other fans for a chance to win prizes.

### How do I make my bracket picks?

You can make picks directly from Matchup Preview screens, which provide key stats and historical information for each team. The app also offers tools like ESPN Bracket Predictor and Analyzer to help you make informed selections. For quick options, you can use Quick Bracket to auto-fill or the 'Finish My Bracket' feature.

### Is there a cost to play?

The app is completely free to play, with over $370K in total prizes available across all bracket games. While the core game is free, it does include advertising and may offer in-app purchases.

### What devices is ESPN Tournament Challenge compatible with?

This app is designed for mobile devices and is available for download on platforms that support the described features. You can control targeted advertising through your mobile device settings.

### Can I track my bracket's performance during the tournament?

Yes, once the games begin, you can use the Bracketcast tab to follow scores and your bracket's performance in real-time, all in one view. The app also features a Perfect Bracket Tracker to show how many perfect brackets remain.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 14.0.4 — 2026-03-20

- Bracket Predictor and Bracket Analyzer, tools that help you create smart brackets, are available to everyone playing Tournament Challenge!
 - Group creators can now email all group members that have incomplete brackets with an easy to use flow. 
 - Single-click create SmartBrackets from the homescreen of the TC App!
 - More easily see how many points each game is worth from your entry card and within your bracket.
 - Once the tourney tips off, see how many Perfect Brackets are remaining right from your homescreen!
 - Choose Women's Tournament Challenge as your default tab!
 - All new gameplay with Men’s and Women’s TC Eliminator games!

### 14.0.3 — 2026-03-10

What’s New
Version 14.0.3
-Bracket Predictor and Bracket Analyzer, tools that help you create smart brackets, are available to everyone playing Tournament Challenge!
-Group creators can now email all group members that have incomplete brackets with an easy to use flow. 
-Single-click create SmartBrackets from the homescreen of the TC App!
-More easily see how many points each game is worth from your entry card and within your bracket.
-Once the tourney tips off, see how many Perfect Brackets are remaining right from your homescreen!
-Choose Women's Tournament Challenge as your default tab!
-All new gameplay with Men’s and Women’s TC Eliminator games!

### 14.0.2 — 2026-03-05

- Bracket Predictor and Bracket Analyzer, tools that help you create smart brackets, are available to everyone playing Tournament Challenge!
- Group creators can now email all group members that have incomplete brackets with an easy to use flow. 
- Single-click create SmartBrackets from the homescreen of the TC App!
- More easily see how many points each game is worth from your entry card and within your bracket.
- Once the tourney tips off, see how many Perfect Brackets are remaining right from your homescreen!
- Choose Women's Tournament Challenge as your default tab!
- All new gameplay with Men’s and Women’s TC Eliminator games!

### 14.0.1 — 2026-02-26

- Bracket Predictor and Bracket Analyzer, tools that help you create smart brackets, are available to everyone playing Tournament Challenge!
- Group creators can now email all group members that have incomplete brackets with an easy to use flow. 
- Single-click create SmartBrackets from the homescreen of the TC App!
- More easily see how many points each game is worth from your entry card and within your bracket.
- Once the tourney tips off, see how many Perfect Brackets are remaining right from your homescreen!
- Choose Women's Tournament Challenge as your default tab!
- All new gameplay with Men’s and Women’s TC Eliminator games!

### 14.0.0 — 2026-02-19

- Bracket Predictor and Bracket Analyzer, tools that help you create smart brackets, are available to everyone playing Tournament Challenge!
- Group creators can now email all group members that have incomplete brackets with an easy to use flow. 
- Single-click create SmartBrackets from the homescreen of the TC App!
- More easily see how many points each game is worth from your entry card and within your bracket.
- Once the tourney tips off, see how many Perfect Brackets are remaining right from your homescreen!
- Choose Women's Tournament Challenge as your default tab!
- All new gameplay with Men’s and Women’s TC Eliminator games!

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