How do you organize a sports prediction contest between friends or colleagues?

Summer is synonymous with good vibes. As temperatures rise, so does our desire to have fun. Whether you're on vacation with friends or still at the office, why not organize a sports prediction contest? To do this, you need to choose the sporting event that sparks the most interest in your group and then decide how you'll proceed from a technical standpoint.

In this article, we explain how to get started!

Using a piece of paper

The classic method – printing out grids to fill in by hand, which you can download from the internet. The format should be well thought out: you’ll need to consider aspects like the rules of the game and the points system. Some even pass around an envelope so that each person who wants to join contributes. The total collected amount is then awarded to the winner.

However, this method has its limitations – the format isn’t very engaging, the sheets can easily get lost, and so on. In the digital age, we’re no longer used to playing games on paper.

A shared Excel spreadsheet seems to address some of these drawbacks, but the unappealing design can still be an issue.

Using specialized websites and apps

There are websites and apps available to help you organize your prediction contest, such as Matchguess. Free options, which have limited features and very little to no customization, are more suitable for short competitions involving a few players.

The most suitable option for companies is the ccup.io platform – a turnkey, fully customizable prediction platform tailored to your company’s visual identity. Though it’s a paid service, it offers many features that can transform a prediction contest into a real team-building tool, which you can use to strengthen your company culture.

On the platform, players can log in, make their predictions, answer quiz questions, and discuss matches with their colleagues via instant messaging. At the end of the prediction contest, the person with the most points will win a prize that you, as the contest organizer, will select and provide. You can also integrate sponsored advertisements on any subject.

Another important advantage is that the ccup.io team has already thought through the rules, and the platform includes a newsletter and email system to remind participants to make their predictions – everything is designed to keep your employees motivated throughout the contest.

Additionally, for those who want to make predictions about a lesser-known sporting event or even a non-sport-related topic, ccup.io offers the possibility to organize prediction contests on any subject.

To see for yourself, we invite you to contact us and enjoy a free demo. Don’t wait any longer to take advantage of all the benefits a sports prediction contest has to offer!