50 Ideas for Alternative Brackets to Play With Your Friends
There’s a lot of talk this time of year about brackets, but what if you aren’t a big sports fan or simply don’t have the slightest idea about where to start guessing? There are plenty of alternative brackets for non-sports-enthusiasts that are just as exciting and fun to play with friends.
Gather up some like-minded friends, family or co-workers and try one (or all) of our 50 alternative brackets. Choose a category and start with these easy steps:
Gather up some like-minded friends, family or co-workers and try one (or all) of our 50 alternative brackets. Choose a category and start with these easy steps
- Pick a topic from the categories below.
- Use this printable, customizable template. Traditionally, brackets start with 64 participants, but you can use less if you choose.
- Pick a theme to narrow down your topic further and keep the match-ups competitive. If you want to get even more specific, choose four “conferences” (specific themes within your chosen category) to help organize your bracket.
- Fill in the bracket with the participants.
- Hand out your bracket to friends and let the votes decide the true winner!
Movies
- Best movie quotes
- Most evil villain
- Funniest movie
- Worst movie ever
- Best sports movie
- 80s movies
- Best animated movie
- Best role for a specific actor
Food + Beverage
- Best candy
- Tastiest restaurant in town
- Best food city in the U.S.
- Perfect last meal
- Best junk food
- Most timeless cocktail
- Worst food of all time
- Best soda flavor
Fictional Characters
- Best Disney princess
- Funniest Muppet
- Bravest hero in a novel
- Best ensemble
- Scariest monster
- Coolest super hero
- Most lovable couple
- Best team
Music
- Best band of the 70s
- Cheesiest boy band
- Best duo
- Favorite one hit wonder
- Best soundtrack
- Best love ballad
- Best karaoke song
- Best solo act to start from a group
Sports
- Funniest mascot
- Best player
- Favorite team
- Best sports city
- Most boring game to play
- Best Olympic event
- Most memorable moment in a game
- Best walk-up song in baseball
Other
- Best facial hair
- Favorite childhood toys
- Beer brands
- Best apps
- Most timeless TV show
- Worst holiday
- Best tourist attraction in your city
- Dog breeds versus cat breeds
- Best president
- Favorite fashion icon