From the "My Groups" drop-down menu click on "Create or Join a Group" or click on the Group Directory link in the Entry navigation links.
** Please Note: You must have FIRST created a bracket/entry before being able to join any Tournament Challenge group. **
From the Group Directory, you will have the option of joining a public group, a private group or rejoining a group you were in for 2022. Simply click "Join/Rejoin" on the right side.
You may also create a new group if you desire a place for personal friends, family, co-workers, or random basketball fans like yourself to compete. Simply click "Create Group" and see below for group settings explanation.
Group Lock Settings
Locked: After the Tournament starts group members can no longer add/remove brackets from the group.
Unlocked: Anytime during the Tournament your group members can add/remove brackets from the group.
Public or Private
Private: Can be found by all users through the Group Directory. Password protected. Users can either join by entering the password or receive an invitation link from Group Creator or members of the group.
Public: Can be found by all users through the Group Directory. Able to be joined. No Password.
Entries Per User
The amount of brackets each member is allowed to enter into your group. Users can have up to 25 brackets per person (no limit) by default but the limit for each group can be set to 1 per person via this setting.
(Note: There are NO limits to the number of total users and total entries allowed in a group. Entries per User only limits the number of brackets allowed per ESPN account.)
Once you've set your group settings, click "Create Group" and you will be taken to your group homepage detailing your settings and allowing you to start sending invitations to your potential group members
To learn more on how to invite members to your group, please visit here.