How to run a 2026 UEFA Champions League bracket pool: Play for a dream trip and create your own picks contest
CBS Sports
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Ryan Wooden
February 20, 2026
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The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase has kicked off, with excitement building as fans prepare to predict match outcomes in a bracket pool-style game. CBS Sports is offering a unique opportunity for sports enthusiasts to join the UCL Bracket Challenge, where participants can create their own pools and compete for a chance to win an Ultimate London Getaway, including tickets to a UCL match and a tour of the UCL Today set. The challenge mirrors the NCAA Tournament bracket format, allowing users to predict which teams will advance at each stage of the competition. Points are awarded for correct picks, and while you can join CBS Sports' official bracket pool, you can also create your own custom pools to compete with friends and family.
To get started, fans can visit CBSSports.com or use the CBS Sports app. The platform offers a user-friendly experience where users can log in, click on the "Create Pool" button, and customize their brackets by selecting teams they believe will win each round. Once settings are chosen, users can share the generated pool link with others to invite them to
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 2/20/2026