Fill My Bracket starts a full March Madness bracket from five questions.
What is the lowest seed to win March Madness?
The lowest seed to win is a No. 8 seed. Villanova did it in 1985. Villanova beat Georgetown 66 to 64 in the title game.
130 days until Selection Sunday, Sunday, March 14, 2027.
Start your bracketThe lowest seeds that won
| Seed | School | Year | Title game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Villanova | 1985 | Beat Georgetown 66–64 |
| 7 | UConn | 2014 | Beat Kentucky 60–54 |
| 6 | NC State | 1983 | Beat Houston 54–52 |
| 6 | Kansas | 1988 | Beat Oklahoma 83–79 |
Seeds began in 1979. No seed lower than 8 has ever won.
46 seeded tournaments, through 2025.
Low seeds that got close
Six No. 11 seeds have reached the Final Four.
LSU in 1986. George Mason in 2006. VCU in 2011.
Loyola Chicago in 2018. UCLA in 2021. NC State in 2024.
None of them won the title.
For your picks
A low seed can make a deep run.
History says the run ends before the title.
Pick your upsets early. Keep your champion call your own.
Five questions start your bracket. Your picks finish it.
The picker opens on Selection Sunday, March 14, 2027. Name your favorite and your upsets.
Common questions
What is the lowest seed to win March Madness?
A No. 8 seed. Villanova in 1985 is the only 8 seed to win. UConn won as a 7 seed in 2014.
What is the lowest seed to reach the Final Four?
A No. 11 seed. Six 11 seeds have made it. The last one was NC State in 2024.