Rules & FAQ

How scoring works

Every match has two independent picks: the result and over/under 2.5 goals. Penalty shootout goals do not count toward the total.

Group stage (72 matches)

• Match result — home win, draw, or away win. Correct = 3 points.
• Over/under 2.5 goals — correct = 2 points (5 max per match).
• Group stage maximum: 360 pts.
• Group picks lock at Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET (30 minutes before the first match at Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET).

Knockout bracket (32 matches)

After the group stage, pick the winner and O/U for every knockout match as slots unlock — all 32 must be in by Monday, June 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET. Correct winner points: R32 5 → R16 10 → QF 20 → SF 40 → Final 80 (3rd 20). Each correct O/U earns +2 pts (max 64 bracket O/U).

• Round of 32: 16 matches × 5 pts (max 80 pts)
• Round of 16: 8 matches × 10 pts (max 80 pts)
• Quarter-finals: 4 matches × 20 pts (max 80 pts)
• Semi-finals: 2 matches × 40 pts (max 80 pts)
• 3rd place: 1 match × 20 pts (max 20 pts)
• Final: 1 match × 80 pts (max 80 pts)

Bracket results max: 420 pts. Full bracket phase max (results + O/U): 484 pts.

Tournament maximum: 844 pts (360 group + 484 bracket).

Leaderboard accuracy % is your points divided by the max you could earn on completed matches you picked — not the full 844 until every match you entered has a result.

Tiebreaker

If players tie on points, the player who picked the team with the most total goals in the tournament wins.

One entry per email

One bracket per email address. The site allows only one account per email. For prizes, only that entry counts. If you use more than one email, the first account where you finish onboarding and submit your pool entry is the one used for the leaderboard and payouts; extra accounts may be marked ineligible.

Signing up again with the same email is not possible — use Sign in on the home page if you already have an account.

Times & time zone

All pool dates, lock times, and match times are in Eastern Time (ET).

Group stage

• First match: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
• Group picks lock: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET
• Venmo entry fee accepted through Friday, June 12, 2026 (end of day) (registration closed — no new players).

Knockout bracket

• Last group-stage day: Saturday, June 27, 2026. Bracket picks open as teams are confirmed (matches unlock one at a time).
• First Round of 32 match: Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET — get that pick in before kickoff.
• All bracket picks lock: Monday, June 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET (30 minutes before Monday's first Round of 32 match at Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET).

Entry fee

Send your $10 entry fee via Venmo before the first match kicks off — 3:00 PM ET on Thursday, June 11. Include your name or signup email in the Venmo note.

Your dashboard may show a reminder until payment is marked. Prizes & payout →

FAQ

How do I sign in? Enter your email and a password on the home page — then make your picks.

Can I enter twice? One bracket per email — your first completed entry is the one that counts for prizes.

Can I change picks? Yes, until the lock time shown on the picks page.

How do I reach Ben? Email or Venmo below — include the email you used to sign up.