How much does it cost to host an Oscars pick em party?

Hosting your own private Oscars pick em game costs $0.99. Any number of players can join and play for free. You can also join our free global Oscars challenge at no cost.

Is the Oscars pick em auto-scored?

Yes. Sportsball's Oscars pick em is fully auto-scored. Results update as the Academy announces winners, so you and your guests see scores and leaderboards in real time with no manual work.

How does jelly bean scoring work for the Oscars?

Correct underdog picks award more jelly bean points than favorites. Long shots pay off, so bold predictions are rewarded and the leaderboard stays interesting throughout the night.

Can I customize Oscars pick em categories?

Yes. Choose from 24 total categories. You can include every major award or keep it to the big ones—your game, your rules.

OSCARS PARTY

Host an Oscars Party with Pick em

Make Oscar night more engaging—for everyone.

Use Sportsball's Oscars pick em game to turn the ceremony into a game. Auto-scored, rewards long shots with more jelly bean points, and 24 customizable categories. Create your own game for $0.99 or join our free global challenge. Players always join for free.

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At a glance

Turn Oscar night into a play-along pool: 24 categories, jelly beans for long shots, auto scoring. Private sheet or free global challenge—guests join free.

Make the Oscars More Engaging

Hosting an Oscars watch party? Sportsball's Oscars pick em game turns the ceremony into a game everyone can play. Guests make predictions on categories like Best Picture, Best Actor, and more—then watch together as results roll in. No manual scoring, no spreadsheets.

Auto-scored
We update results as the Academy announces winners. You and your guests see scores and leaderboards in real time—no work for the host.
Long shots earn more
Correct underdog picks award more jelly bean points. Bold predictions pay off, so everyone has a reason to root for surprises.
Customizable categories
Choose from 24 total categories. Include every major award or keep it to the big ones—you decide what your party plays.

Jelly Bean Scoring

Just like our NFL and MLB pick em games, the Oscars pick em rewards risk. Favorites pay fewer beans; long shots pay more. That keeps the leaderboard interesting and gives everyone a reason to care about every category.

How it works:

Front-runners: Fewer beans - The safe pick. They're expected to win.
Dark horses: More beans - A correct upset prediction is worth serious points.

24 Categories, Your Way

Turn on or off any of the 24 categories so your game matches your party. Go full ballot for die-hard fans, or stick to the major awards for a shorter, simpler game. Either way, setup takes minutes and scoring is automatic.

Two Ways to Play

Join our free global Oscar challenge with everyone else, or create your own private game for your party. Both use the same auto-scored, jelly bean format and 24 categories.

Create your own game
You set it up, invite friends or family, and run a private Oscars-style props game. Players join free; hosting may require a small publish fee depending on game type.
Join the global challenge — free
Play in our public Oscars pick em. No cost, no hosting—just join, make your picks, and compete on the global leaderboard.

Ready for Your Oscar Party?

Create a private props-style game and invite your guests, or join the free global challenge. Either way, the Oscars get a lot more fun.

Auto-scored. Long shots pay more. Up to 24 categories.

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