BetMGM World Cup Promo: Free Pick'Em for $250k in Bonus Bets
What is BetMGM's The World's Game Pick'Em Challenge?
The World's Game is a 2026 Soccer World Cup promotion exclusively found at BetMGM Sportsbook throughout the entire tournament. This free-to-play challenge is a Pick'Em competition, handing out a grand total of $250,000 in Bonus Bets. All you have to do? Visit the sportsbook during the different entry periods and answer questions and predictions related to upcoming games.
Free-to-play challenge
Throughout the 25 entry periods, a $10,000 daily prize is split evenly among everyone who gets the most correct answers for that specific entry period. The fewer the winners, the bigger the prize. No deposit is required to partake.
BetMGM Bonus Bets are credited within 24 hours of the games settling, but expire only 24 hours after being issued. We strongly recommend participants to check their account daily in order not to miss any bet. Bonus Bets come with a -200 minimum odds requirement.
How do I join the challenge?
The promotion is available to new and existing customers alike, provided that they have a verified BetMGM sportsbook account and are physically located in an eligible state. Follow these 5 easy steps to join the challenge:
- Sign Up or log in to BetMGM Sportsbook.
- Make sure your account is verified.
- Head to the Promotions tab.
- Access the World’s Game $250,000 Pick’Em.
- Answer the questions and predictions about the period's upcoming games and submit your entry.
Strategy & Tips: How to Win BetMGM's World's Game Promotion
The Pick'Em Challenge revolves around answering predictions and questions about games being played in the FIFA World Cup tournament. Pick'Em competitions normally include moneyline picks, over/under, and simple player props. Remember that the prize pool is shared, so going for the obvious favorites might result in a smaller Bonus Bet. Playing it safe throughout the entire competition might net you less than hitting one unexpected slam dunk.
Knowing the teams and the players well will improve your odds drastically. For example, while many European teams are favorites for the top 3 positions, South American teams like Argentina and Brazil are very solid, and do not have to worry about jet lag while playing.
Don't forget to keep revisiting the World's Game promo page after every round of World Cup games in order to partake in every entry period.
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Entry Periods
Participants are allowed one entry per period throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Each period comes with separate Bonus Bet prizes. Each period includes questions related to the matches played during the relevant dates.
- Entry Period 1: 6/11/26 (Mexico vs South Africa, South Korea vs Czechia).
- Entry Period 2: 6/12/26 (Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina, USA vs Paraguay).
- Entry Period 3: 6/13/26 (Qatar vs Switzerland, Brazil vs Morocco, Haiti vs Scotland, Australia vs Türkiye).
- Entry Period 4: 6/14/26 (Germany vs Curaçao, Netherlands vs Japan, Ivory Coast vs Ecuador, Sweden vs Tunisia).
- Entry Period 5: 6/15/26 (Spain vs Cabo Verde, Belgium vs Egypt, Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay, Iran vs New Zealand).
- Entry Period 6: 6/16/26 (France vs Senegal, Iraq vs Norway, Argentina vs Algeria, Austria vs Jordan).
- Entry Period 7: 6/17/26 (Ghana vs Panama, England vs Croatia, Portugal vs DR Congo, Uzbekistan vs Colombia).
- Entry Period 8: 6/18/26 (Czechia vs South Africa, Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina, Canada vs Qatar, Mexico vs South Korea).
- Entry Period 9: 6/19/26 (Brazil vs Haiti, Scotland vs Morocco, Türkiye vs Paraguay, USA vs Australia).
- Entry Period 10: 6/20/26 (Germany vs Ivory Coast, Ecuador vs Curaçao, Netherlands vs Sweden, Tunisia vs Japan).
- Entry Period 11: 6/21/26 (Uruguay vs Cabo Verde, Spain vs Saudi Arabia, Belgium vs Iran, New Zealand vs Egypt).
- Entry Period 12: 6/22/26 (Norway vs Senegal, France vs Iraq, Argentina vs Austria, Jordan vs Algeria).
- Entry Period 13: 6/23/26 (England vs Ghana, Panama vs Croatia, Portugal vs Uzbekistan, Colombia vs DR Congo).
- Entry Period 14: 6/24/26 (Scotland vs Brazil, Morocco vs Haiti, Switzerland vs Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar, Czechia vs Mexico, South Africa vs South Korea).
- Entry Period 15: 6/25/26 (Curaçao vs Ivory Coast, Ecuador vs Germany, Japan vs Sweden, Tunisia vs Netherlands, Türkiye vs USA, Paraguay vs Australia).
- Entry Period 16: 6/26/26 (Norway vs France, Senegal vs Iraq, Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia, Uruguay vs Spain, New Zealand vs Belgium, Egypt vs Iran).
- Entry Period 17: 6/27/26 (Panama vs England, Croatia vs Ghana, Colombia vs Portugal, DR Congo vs Uzbekistan, Algeria vs Austria, Jordan vs Argentina).
- Entry Period 18: 6/28/26 - 6/29/26 (Knockout Stage - Teams TBD).
- Entry Period 19: 6/30/26 - 7/1/26 (Knockout Stage - Teams TBD).
- Entry Period 20: 7/2/26 - 7/3/26 (Knockout Stage - Teams TBD).
- Entry Period 21: 7/4/26 - 7/5/26 (Knockout Stage - Teams TBD).
- Entry Period 22: 7/6/26 - 7/7/26 (Knockout Stage - Teams TBD).
- Entry Period 23: 7/8/26 - 7/9/26 (Knockout Stage - Teams TBD).
- Entry Period 24: 7/14/26 - 7/15/26 (Knockout Stage - Teams TBD).
- Entry Period 25: 7/18/26 - 7/19/26 (Knockout Stage - Teams TBD).
Promo Eligible States & Age Requirements
This Pick'Em / Predictions promo is free-to-play and does not require depositing real money. It does, however, require players to be 21+, physically located in an eligible state, and to have a fully verified account at BetMGM's sportsbook. New users may sign up, verify their account and opt-in during the promotional period.
- 21+ and physically located in: AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, DC.
BetMGM enforces a strict 21+ age restriction across the board. Regardless of whether your state allows gambling at 18+, players at BetMGM Sportsbook always need to be 21+. The World's Game prediction promotion is not available in Nevada, Ontario (Canada) or Puerto Rico.
