$10,000 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Contest
Get ready for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with BetOnline’s $10,000 Bracket Contest — a free-to-enter promotion where you can compete for a share of $10,000 in cash prizes by correctly predicting the winners of all playoff series.Contest Overview & Key Dates
- Registration Opens: Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Registration Closes: Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
- Playoffs Begin: Saturday, April 18, 2026 (First Round)
You must have a valid BetOnline account to participate. Registration is available online only — you cannot enter via phone, chat, or email.The contest is completely free to enter, but to qualify for any prizes, participants must place a minimum of $25 in wagers in the Sportsbook, Casino, and/or Racebook between Thursday, April 16, 2026 and the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. All wagers must be fully graded by 6:00 AM ET the day after the playoffs end.How to Play
- Log into your BetOnline account and access the $10,000 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Contest.
- Predict the winner of all 15 series in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, starting with the First Round.
- Submit your bracket before the deadline. You can edit or change your picks at any time until 7:00 PM ET on Monday, April 20, 2026.
- Important: Your bracket must be fully completed by the deadline. Incomplete entries will be void and eliminated.
Points are awarded for each correct prediction, with higher points available in later rounds:Point System
- 1 point – Correct pick in the First Round
- 2 points – Correct pick in the Conference Semifinals
- 4 points – Correct pick in the Conference Finals
- 8 points – Correct pick in the Stanley Cup Finals
The contest runs through the entire playoffs.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs must be completed for the contest to be finalized and prizes awarded. If the playoffs are cancelled at any point, there will be no winners. BetOnline reserves the right to modify the rules without notice.$10,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
The top 500 finishers will share the $10,000 cash prize pool. Here is the full payout structure:
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $500 |
| 2nd | $300 |
| 3rd | $200 |
| 4th | $150 |
| 5th | $100 |
| 6th | $80 |
| 7th | $75 |
| 8th | $65 |
| 9th | $55 |
| 10th | $50 |
| 11th–15th | $45 |
| 16th–25th | $40 |
| 26th–35th | $35 |
| 36th–50th | $30 |
| 51st–100th | $25 |
| 101st–200th | $20 |
| 201st–350th | $15 |
| 351st–500th | $10 |
Tie-Breaker:
If participants tie in total points, rankings will be determined by the closest answer to the Total Goals Scored in the Stanley Cup Finals series. If ties remain after the tie-breaker, prizes for the tied positions and the next lowest prize will be split equally.Winnings are paid as cash directly into your BetOnline account with no rollover requirements. Deposits will be made within 72 hours after the Stanley Cup Playoffs conclude.
Prizes are non-transferable.
Ready to Build Your Bracket?
Head over to BetOnline now, create or log into your account, and lock in your 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs predictions. With the First Round tipping off on April 18th, there’s no time to waste — make your picks, meet the simple wagering requirement, and compete for your share of the $10,000 prize pool.
Good luck, and may your bracket go the distance! BetOnline reserves the right to modify contest rules without notice. Please review full official rules on the site for complete details. Gamble responsibly.
