DraftKings King of the Dogs: Bet on the Lowest Seeded NCAA Team to Advance Today for a Share of $2 Million

DraftKings King of the Dogs: Bet on the Lowest Seeded NCAA Team to Advance Today for a Share of $2 Million

One of DraftKings’ most popular college basketball promos is back for day 2 of the March Matchups - King of the Dogs - and today is your chance to ride the biggest underdog on the board for a shot at a massive $2 million Bonus Bet prize pool.

The rules are simple: pick a team seeded 8 through 16 playing today, place a qualifying moneyline wager using your token, and if your team ends up being the lowest seed to advance, you win a share of the $2 million.

It’s a one‑day, one‑shot promo built entirely around chaos, upsets, and the magic of March. If your longshot pulls through - and no lower seed wins - you’re in the winner’s circle. CLICK HERE to sign up with DraftKings today and take your shot at $2 Million with the King of the Dogs Promo!

Below is everything you need to know, including how to enter, today’s full schedule, and how to stack this promo with DraftKings’ Bet $5, Get $200 new‑user offer.

How the King of the Dogs Promo Works

After opting in, DraftKings issues you one single‑use Qualifying Bet Token. Here’s how to use it:

• CLICK HERE and place a pre‑game moneyline bet on any men’s college basketball team seeded 8–16 playing today (3/20).
• Minimum wager: $5.
• Only straight moneyline bets qualify - no parlays, no live bets, no alternate markets.
• You must use cash or DK Dollars.
• Cashed‑out or voided bets do not count.

How You Win

• If the team you bet on is the lowest seed to advance to Round 2, they are crowned King of the Dogs, and you win a share of $2,000,000 in Bonus Bets.
• If multiple teams tie as the lowest seed to advance, the prize pool is split among all bettors who backed any of those teams.

New Customers: Claim the DraftKings Bet $5, Get $200 Instantly Promo Code

If you’re new to DraftKings, you can also unlock a major welcome bonus before entering the King of the Dogs Promo.

Step One: CLICK HERE or head to DraftKings and register a new account.

Step Two: Deposit $5 or more into your DraftKings account.

Step Three: Place a $5+ wager on the NCAA between 3/9/26 at 12:00 AM ET and 4/6/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Your first placed wager of $5+ is your qualifying bet.

Step Four: Receive $200 in Bonus Bets instantly, regardless of whether your qualifying wager wins or loses + one month of ESPN Unlimited.

Extra Boost: All qualifying users also receive a 100% Profit Boost Token for an NCAA Tournament Winner bet.

Today’s NCAA Games (Eligible Teams: Seeds 8–16)

Any team seeded 8–16 in these matchups is eligible for your King of the Dogs token.

12:15 PM EDT

• Santa Clara vs. Kentucky

12:40 PM EDT

• Akron vs. Texas Tech

1:35 PM EDT

• LIU vs. Arizona

1:50 PM EDT

• Wright State vs. Virginia

2:50 PM EDT

• Tennessee State vs. Iowa State

3:15 PM EDT

• Hofstra vs. Alabama

4:10 PM EDT

• Utah State vs. Villanova

4:25 PM EDT

• Miami (OH) vs. Tennessee

6:50 PM EDT

• Iowa vs. Clemson

7:10 PM EDT

• Northern Iowa vs. St. John’s

7:25 PM EDT

• UCF vs. UCLA

7:35 PM EDT

• Queens University vs. Purdue

9:25 PM EDT

• Prairie View A&M vs. Florida

9:45 PM EDT

• California Baptist vs. Kansas

10:00 PM EDT

• Furman vs. UConn

10:10 PM EDT

• Missouri vs. Miami (FL)

How to Use Your Token Strategically

A few smart approaches:

• Target the closest matchups — mid‑range seeds with realistic paths to an upset.
• Look for stylistic mismatches — slow‑tempo underdogs can keep games tight.
• Consider injury reports — a weakened favorite can flip the board.
• Don’t overthink it — you only need your team to be the lowest seed to advance, not the biggest underdog.

How to Watch Today’s Games

All games today will be broadcast across:

• CBS
• TBS
• TNT
• truTV
• Paramount+ (streaming)

DraftKings King of the Dogs Promo Terms & Conditions

Customers can opt in and get 1 Qualifying Bet Token to use on which team they think will be King of the Dogs for a shot at a share of $2,000,000 in Bonus Bets. This Promotion will be offered periodically and is valid each day when offered between 3/15/2026 and 3/20/2026 from 12:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) and the start of the final men's NCAA college basketball tournament game that day (the “Promotional Period”). To be eligible for DraftKings Sportsbook and the Promotion, you must be physically located in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA (select parishes), MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, PR (residents only), TN, VA, VT, WA, WV or WY (each an “Eligible Jurisdiction” or, collectively, the “Eligible Jurisdictions”). Must be 21+ years of age or older (18+ if in DC/KY/NH/PR/WY).