Event Brief
36 Million March Madness Brackets Busted on Day One
Filed: Mar 20, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Summary: After Day 1 upsets, nearly 36 million March Madness brackets were busted, leaving only 14,000 perfect entries.
WHO: March Madness participants
WHAT: brackets busted
WHEN: Mar 20, 2026 at 10:43 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Day 1 upsets in the tournament
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