Fat Bear Week returns for fall 2026

The 2026 Fat Bear Week Bracket (Courtesy of Explore.org)
Good morning Fat Bear America and welcome to Fat Bear Week 2026! Hello from Alaska, where the days are getting shorter and the bears are getting bigger. This year’s bracket is the heaviest it’s ever been with 16 bears instead of the regular 12, and we’re here to break it down for you.  
What is Fat Bear Week?
Similar to March Madness, Fat Bear Week is a bracket-style, single elimination tournament. This annual c