Family & Friends Plans
Perfect for groups of friends, family events, and small gatherings. Fun, simple, and affordable — all powered by The Big Tourney.
Why host your family pool with The Big Tourney?
Big national sites are built for mass traffic and advertising. Your family pool is not a marketing campaign — it’s a tradition. Our Family & Friends plans are designed so the focus stays on your group, your brackets, and your fun.
With The Big Tourney, you’re paying for a clean, private contest experience instead of subjecting everyone to banner ads, betting promos, and constant upsell emails. It’s your pool, not theirs.
How we’re different from the "free" sites
- No ads, ever. No banner clutter, betting pop-ups, or sponsored junk.
- Only the contest. One purpose: run your bracket pool smoothly for your group.
- Flat, affordable pricing. One small fee covers the whole group – no per-entry surprises.
- Private & distraction-free. Your players aren’t pulled into other games or promos.
- Kid-friendly environment. Great for office, church, and family groups where tone matters.
- Mobile-first design. Everyone can join and check standings from their phone in seconds.
- Easy for non-tech folks. Simple links, clear instructions, no account maze to navigate.
- Fast support from real humans. Need help? You can actually get an answer.
The Big Tourney vs. the "free" platforms
Free sites are paid by ads. We’re paid by you. That means our incentives are aligned with your group having the smoothest, cleanest contest possible.
Friends & Family (Small)
- Early-bird discount until January 15th (returns to $19.99 after)
- Clean, mobile-friendly entry page
- Automatic scoring throughout the tournament
- Great for families, office friend groups, and small clubs
- Self-managed - Low cost
No logins, ads, or per-entry fees
Friends & Family (Medium)
- Automatic scoring & leaderboards
- Simple contest dashboard
- Edit images, text and additional customizations
- Self-managed - Low cost
Perfect for larger groups of friends..
Friends & Family (Large)
- Automatic scoring & leaderboards
- Simple contest dashboard
- Edit images, text and additional customizations
- Self-managed - Low cost
Perfect for small teams & companies.
🔥 Bonus Games & Advanced Options
All bonus games are included free with your 64-Team Bracket Contest. No extra fees. No add-on charges. Activate only what you want.
🔥 Sweet Sixteen Challenge
Missed the first week? Or want a fresh start? Launch a brand new contest starting with the Sweet Sixteen.
- Starts after the first weekend
- Clean 16-team bracket
- Quick and easy to manage
- Perfect second-chance contest
💡 Optional feature — activate only if you want a mid-tournament boost.
🏀 Round-By-Round Pick’em
Keep engagement going beyond the bracket. Players submit fresh picks each round — Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final Four and beyond.
- Can run alongside your bracket
- Admin can enable or disable anytime
💡 Completely optional — ideal for groups who want more action.
💀 March Survivor Challenge
A progressive elimination game:
- Pick 4 teams in Round 1
- 3 teams in Round 2
- 2 teams in Round 3
- 1 team per round after
Miss a pick? You’re eliminated. Tiebreaker is lowest seed team chosen, then next, etc.
💡 Optional add-on — perfect for competitive groups.
🎯 Madness Props Game
Predict the chaos:
- Most underdog wins
- Biggest blowout
- Tightest finish
- Total first-round upsets
A fun way to stay involved even if brackets bust early.
💡 Fully optional — great for bars and larger groups.
🤝 Friendly Side Bets
Let entrants create small private competitions within the main contest.
- Mini leaderboards among friends
- Private challenges
- Winner-take-all side pools
💡 Completely optional and admin-controlled.
Keep it simple. Or go all-in.
Start with a bracket. Add more anytime. One platform. Endless ways to compete.