How It Works

Our goal is to make Bracketology as streamlined and easy to use as possible. Reading this page will make you a Bracketology pro! For more info, read our FAQ page.

First Things First

Tap on each to learn more!

Download the App

Sign in, or Sign Up

Already played Bracketology? Just log in with an existing account or create a new one. 

Now with easy login via Google, Apple, or Facebook!

Pick Your Show

New Users

Welcome! After logging in for the first time, you will be prompted to select your first show. Pick the one you’re most excited about (you can add more to your account later!) and hit Play to dive in!

Returning Users

Head to the Shows dropdown in the top-left of the app. You will see a list of all the shows you’ve already added.

Can’t find the one you want? Just swipe right and tap Add New to add a new show to your list.

You can switch between shows anytime. All your leagues, picks, and scoreboards stay organized under each show.

Setting Up Your Profile

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Turn on Notifications

Stay ahead of the competition by turning on notifications. You’ll get:

Don’t miss out – Make sure notifications are turned on in both your app settings and email preferences!

Leagues

Start your Bracketology fantasy experience by creating a custom league for your favorite reality TV show. Here’s how:

STEP 1

Create a League

Creating your own league is very simple:

You control who joins your league and can change the league’s privacy anytime:

STEP 2

Choose Privacy

STEP 3

Customize your League

Make your league more fun and competitive by choosing up to three different game types:

Learn more about our games in Game Types We Offer section below 👇

Grow your league by inviting players:

You can change your league’s privacy settings anytime.

STEP 4

Invite your Friends!

Not ready to create your own league? No problem, just jump into an existing one:

Setting Your Lineup

Once you’ve joined a league, it’s time to make your picks. Each game type has its own strategy:

You can apply the same lineup across multiple leagues – compete with different groups using one strategy or mix it up!

Scoring

Scoring is calculated after each episode airs, usually within a few hours (PST). Here’s how it works:

Make weekly picks to stay at the top – consistency pays off!