- There’s never been an official perfect bracket.
- The odds of nailing a perfect bracket are 1 in 9.2 quintillion.
- The closest verified bracket was Gregg Nigl in 2019, who got the first 49 games correct.
While there may be teams atop the odds to win March Madness throughout the season, imagine if you were someone to nail the basketball betting lines for all 67 games, including the national title game.
Yes, betting on basketball has become popular, but another form of engaging with the tournament fans enjoy is filling out brackets and doing better than their friends or co-workers.
With that in mind, has anyone ever had a perfect bracket and nailed all 67 games?
I’ll examine that below.
Has a Perfect Bracket Ever Happened During March Madness?
No. There’s never been an official perfect bracket ever recorded.
What Are the Odds of a Perfect Bracket During March Madness?
The odds of a perfect bracket are 1 in 9,223,372,036,854,775,808.
That number is approximately 1 in 9.2 quintillion.
What’s the Longest an NCAA Bracket Has Stayed Perfect?
The longest an official bracket has remained intact came in 2019 when an Ohio man, Gregg Nigl, hit 49 games before No. 3 Purdue beat No. 2 Tennessee in overtime in the Sweet Sixteen.
What’s the Reward for a Perfect March Madness Bracket?
There’s no official prize for a perfect bracket. However, Warren Buffett held a contest in years past, awarding $1 billion to anyone with a perfect bracket.
There have also been other online contests that include cash giveaways and more.
Ahead of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, X announced a bracket challenge, offering a trip to Mars to anyone with a perfect bracket.
