Twitter Is Ready for March Madness

The social network teamed up with the NCAA and Turner Sports on special hashtag-triggered emoji

The 2016-17 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship tournament tips off in earnest Thursday, and Twitter has a courtside seat.

The social network teamed up with the NCAA and Turner Sports on special hashtag-triggered emoji that will be added to tweets with the following hashtags:

  • #MarchMadness
  • #SelectionSunday
  • #BracketBusted
  • #Sweet16
  • #Elite8
  • #FinalFour
  • #NationalChampionship
  • #OneShiningMoment

Fast-food chain Wendy’s is also providing a unique way for fans to fill out their brackets—via direct messages on Twitter.

David Herman, who works on sports partnerships for Twitter, offered more details in a blog post:

You can also join in on the fun by building your bracket right on Twitter.

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