Fanatics March Madness Survivor Pool - Win Up to $1M in FanCash
Fanatics Sportsbook March Madness Survivor Pool
The Fanatics Sportsbook Survivor pool is here for March Madness! Fanatics debuted the promotion during the NFL season with over 100,000 fans joining in, and with March Madness about to tip off, they've brought the pool back for NCAA Tournament time.
At the end of the NFL season, over 100 players took home more than $10,000 each. And with $1 million on the table this March Madness, your college hoops knowledge could earn you a major payout in FanCash that can be wagered on Fanatics Sportsbook once you receive it.
Win FanCash With the Fanatics Survivor Pool
So, how does the Fanatics March Madness Survivor pool work?
It's simple: Users who join the March Madness Survivor pool on the Fanatics Sportsbook app will select two teams to win on Day 1 of the tournament and two more teams to win on Day 2. Those who survive the first two days will be able to pick two more teams each tournament day until the tournament concludes in early April. Every user who survives to the end will earn a share of the $1,000,000 prize pool!
So, what's the catch? As with any survivor pool, you can only select each team one time. So if you go chalk and pick all number one seeds to get through the first two days, keep in mind that you won't be able to re-use any of those picks. Our advice is to pick the lowest seeds you feel very confident can make it through the first round. Then, you'll have your pick of the litter to make it through the subsequent rounds of the tournament.
How to Join the Fanatics March Madness Survivor Pool
- Head to the “Games” tab in the Fanatics app
- Join the Fanatics Survivor Contest
- To get started, select two (2) teams for Day 1 and two (2) teams for Day 2 to win their games
- Come back to make additional picks for each following tournament day, but be careful, you can only pick each team once
- Outlast the other players for a chance to win a share of up to $1M FanCash*
*App access open to all. Must be 21+ and join by 3/19 to play. No Purchase Necessary. US only. Void where prohibited. Subject to complete terms available at www.fanatics.com/gamerules
Fanatics March Madness Survivor Pool - Key Terms & Conditions
Key Details:
Eligibility: Available to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia aged 21 or older with a valid FanaticsID account.
Contest Period: Begins at 12:00 AM ET on March 12, 2026 and closes at the scheduled tip-off of the first NCAA men’s tournament game on March 19, 2026. Contest re-opens after the first round concludes.
How to Participate:
Entry: Log in to the Fanatics App, navigate to the “Games” section, and join the March Survivor Pool.
Picks: Select one team you believe will win each Tournament Day (two picks required on Tournament Days 1 and 2).
Contest Rules:
Team Selection: Each team may only be selected once during the contest period.
Elimination: Participants remain active as long as their selected team wins. If a selected team loses or no pick is made before the deadline, the participant is eliminated.
Prize Details:
Prize Pool: Winners will share $10,000 in FanCash plus an additional $1 in FanCash for each eligible participant, up to a maximum total prize of $1,000,000.
Prize Distribution: FanCash will be credited to winners’ Fanatics accounts within 30 days of the tournament’s conclusion.
Additional Notes:
Account Requirement: A FanaticsID account is required to participate.
Entry Limits: One entry per person during the contest period.
For full terms and conditions, please refer to the official Fanatics Contest Rules.
Originally from Ohio and currently living in Chicago, IL, Mark is a lifelong sports fan who inherited rooting interests in the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers. After a decade in sports media covering sports betting as a writer, editor and producer, Mark brought his long track record of sports experience to the Sportsbooks Online team in early 2025.
