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Barleycorn’s Bracket Challenge 2025 – Official Rules

Grand Prize: Free Wings for a Year

One large order of wings per week for 52 weeks. A Barleycorn’s classic! A $910 value, awarded as gift cards to the participant in the Barleycorn's Bracket Challenge with the highest number of points at the end of the 2025 Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament.

Second Prize: $250 Barleycorn's Gift Card

Awarded to the participant in the Barleycorn's Bracket Challenge with the second highest number of points at the end of the 2025 Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament.

Third Prize: $100 Barleycorn's Gift Card

Awarded to the participant in the Barleycorn's Bracket Challenge with the third highest number of points at the end of the 2025 Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament.

Eligibility:

Open to all except employees and immediate family members of Barleycorn's. Must be legal residents of the Greater Cincinnati area and 21 years of age or older to participate.

Entry:

No purchase necessary. Enter online through the provided link. Limited to one entry per person.

Timing:

Entries must be submitted between 6:00 PM EST on March 16, 2025, and 8:00 AM EST on March 20, 2025.

 

Scoring:

Points awarded for correct picks per round:

  • First Round: 1 point

  • Second Round: 2 points

  • Sweet 16: 4 points

  • Elite 8: 8 points

  • Final 4: 16 points

  • Championship Game: 32 points

The 61st through 64th teams from the first round are excluded from the contest.

 

Prizes:

Awards for highest scorers at the end of the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. Prizes awarded as gift cards. In case of a tie, a winner will be determined by a tiebreaker.

 

Notification:

Winners will be contacted within two weeks of the tournament’s conclusion. If unreachable after a specified period, alternate winners will be chosen.

 

General:

By participating, entrants agree to these rules and the decisions of the organizer. Barleycorn's reserves the right to modify or terminate the challenge.

 

Compliance:

This challenge complies with local laws and regulations and is not associated with the NCAA. Avoid using NCAA trademarks or implying association.

 

By participating in the Barleycorn’s Bracket Challenge, you agree to the rules found here: https://shorturl.at/bfnuP

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