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The Bracketwise app
Bracketwise is a web app built to cut through the noise in March Madness bracket pools. Instead of staring at a basic leaderboard, you get analytics that show who is actually still in contention, which games matter for your standing, and how each result shifts the pool.
A Chrome extension pulls your pool data from ESPN or CBS Sports after you sign in and visit your bracket page. Your pools land on a Bracketwise dashboard alongside a demo pool you can explore before the tournament starts.
Core views include a news feed that tracks closeouts, must-win games, and head-to-head swings game by game, plus a Closeout Matrix grid that ranks players by minimum closeout values. H2H Comparison, Crystal Ball simulations, Race View, and Time Travel let you dig into matchups, hypothetical outcomes, and how standings evolved over the tournament.
Chrome extension imports bracket pool data from ESPN or CBS Sports after you visit your pool page
News feed highlights closeouts, must-win games, and head-to-head swings after every result
Closeout Matrix grid ranks players by minimum closeout so you see who is still a real contender
H2H Comparison breaks down your chances against specific opponents in the pool
Crystal Ball and Time Travel let you explore hypothetical outcomes and past pool states
Goes beyond raw points to show who is statistically still alive in the pool.
One-click import from ESPN or CBS Sports through the Chrome extension.
Includes a demo pool so you can learn the interface before tournament week.
Requires Google Chrome and the Bracketwise extension for pool imports.
Only supports ESPN and CBS Sports bracket pools, not other platforms.
How do I import my March Madness pool into Bracketwise?
Install the Bracketwise Chrome extension, sign in with Google or a magic link email, then open your bracket pool page on ESPN or CBS Sports. The extension detects the page and imports the pool data into your Bracketwise dashboard.
Which sports platforms does Bracketwise support?
Bracketwise currently imports bracket pool data from ESPN and CBS Sports. You need the Chrome extension installed and must visit your pool page on one of those sites to trigger the import.
Do I need a Google account to use Bracketwise?
No. Bracketwise supports Google sign-in and magic link login with any email address. Both options are available on the Bracketwise sign-in page.
What is the Closeout Matrix in Bracketwise?
The Closeout Matrix is a grid view that summarizes bracket pool standings with a minimum closeout value for each player. It shows who could still win the pool and lets you sort columns such as minimum outs to compare leads across opponents.
Is there a demo pool to try before importing my own?
Yes. Bracketwise includes a demo pool on every dashboard so you can explore the news feed, Closeout Matrix, and other views before importing your own ESPN or CBS Sports pool.