TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sports Geek is bringing back Beat the Geek, its free pro football pick'em contest that challenges football fans to prove their predictions can outperform The Geek, The Sports Geek's AI-powered betting model.

Returning for the third year, Beat the Geek gives players a chance to compete for cash prizes every week of the regular season. By climbing the season-long leaderboard and earning entries toward a grand prize draw, contestants will battle for an NFL Vacation Package for Two to any 2027 NFL game, and weekly $500 prizes.

The contest opens on August 31, 2026, with the first week of picks beginning September 9.

Can Football Fans Beat the Geek?

Beat the Geek puts football fans head-to-head with The Sports Geek's updated betting AI.

Each week of the season, contestants make their picks against the spread and compete to see who can correctly predict the most games. The Geek makes its own selections alongside them, giving players a weekly benchmark to beat.

The contestant with the most correct spread picks each week wins $500, and contestants that finish with a better score than The Geek earn an entry into the contest's grand prize draw.

The more often a player "Beats the Geek" throughout the season, the more chances they earn to win an NFL Vacation Package for Two; this includes game tickets, flights, and accommodation for any 2027 regular-season NFL game.

Thousands in Cash Prizes Available Throughout the Season

Players do not have to wait until the end of the contest to win. Beat the Geek will award prizes before the first picks are even made, followed by weekly rewards throughout the pro football season and a season-long leaderboard prize.

Contest prizes include:

• Early Bird Draw: Three $500 prizes for eligible players who pre-register for Beat The Geek before August 31.
• Referral Draw: Three $500 prizes for eligible contestants who refer players who participate in at least one week of Beat the Geek.
• Weekly Leaderboard Prize: $500 for the contestant with the most correct spread picks each week.
• Season Leaderboard Prize: $2,500 for the contestant who finishes No. 1 on the overall leaderboard at the end of the contest period.
• Grand Prize Draw: An NFL vacation package for two, including tickets, flights, and accommodation for any 2027 NFL game.

Players earn one grand prize draw entry for every week they record a better score than The Geek, and one referral entry for each user that they bring to the contest. No purchase is necessary to enter.

New Features Give Players More Ways to Win

The 2026 edition of Beat the Geek expands on the previous year's contests with more prizes, new ways to earn rewards, and an updated version of The Sports Geek's betting AI. The updated contest introduces the new Early Bird Draw and Referral Draw, giving players opportunities to win before and during the season beyond the main leaderboard.

Weekly rewards have also been increased, while The Geek itself has received an updated betting model ahead of this year's upcoming season. Contestants will also get sneak peeks at The Geek's picks and the logic behind them, giving fans greater insight into how the model evaluates pro football matchups while they make their own selections.

How to Enter Beat the Geek

Entering Beat the Geek is free, and can be played every week of the 2026-27 football season. To participate, players will:

1. Create or log into an account with The Sports Geek.
2. Register for Beat the Geek.
3. Submit their pro football spread picks each week.
4. Earn points for correct predictions and compete on the weekly and overall leaderboards.
5. Beat The Geek's weekly score to earn entries into the NFL vacation grand prize draw.

Players who register before August 31 can also become eligible for the Early Bird Draw, while referring eligible contestants provides another opportunity to win through the Referral Draw.

Participants must be of legal gambling age in their state or province and meet all other contest eligibility requirements.

Beat the Geek opens on August 31, 2026, with Week 1 beginning September 9. The contest concludes following Week 17. Full eligibility requirements, prize details, contest rules, and terms and conditions are available on the official Beat the Geek contest page.

About The Sports Geek

The Sports Geek is a trusted resource for free betting tips, expert picks, AI-driven predictions, and easy-to-follow game and betting guides. The platform continues to expand with new contests, tools, and content designed to help sports fans sharpen their knowledge and get more enjoyment out of every game.

Readers can explore more pro football predictions and betting resources at The Sports Geek and follow the site's latest analysis and contest updates throughout the season.

Contact: info@thesportsgeek.com

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