Fanatics College Football Pick'em: Play Free for a Chance to Win $100 FanCash
Fanatics College Football Pick'em
Fanatics College Football Pick'em is a new free-to-play game currently being advertised to Fanatics Sportsbook users. While the game is played on the main Fanatics app, you can find it in the Sportsbook app and click "Play Now" to be redirected to the game.
So, what is Fanatics' College Football Pick'em?
Users simply pick 10 sides against the spread in 10 different games on that Saturday's college football slate. It's free to play, so there's no risk, and if you get all 10 pick correct, you'll earn $100 in FanCash that can be used on Fanatics Sportsbook bets or in the Fanatics app. It's a tough game to win because you're not just picking moneylines in lopsided games — you're picking teams against the spread in some of the biggest matchups on the college football calendar. But if you've got the expertise to get all 10 picks right, you'll score enough FanCash to place several bets, order merch for free, and more.
FanCash is the currency used in the Fanatics One rewards program. You can collect FanCash by betting on Fanatics Sportsbook and shopping for merchandise, then use your FanCash for Bonus Bets or discounts on Fanatics purchases.
If you're new to Fanatics Sportsbook, you'll notice two dollar amounts displayed prominently when you open the sports betting app. One is your available betting balance, shown in white. The other? That's your FanCash balance, which appears in purple text.
So, what exactly can you do with FanCash? Bet on Fanatics Sportsbook to earn it, then decide how you'd like to redeem it. It's a versatile sportsbook reward because it extends beyond betting — you can also put it toward merchandise from your favorite team on Fanatics. Now, the free College Football Pick'em game gives you another way to build up your FanCash balance and spend it across Fanatics.
How to Play Fanatics College Football Pick'em
- Log in to the Fanatics Sportsbook app
- Find the College Football Pick'em game in the homepage carousel or in the Rewards tab
- If you already have the Fanatics app, you can also log in here and navigate to the "Games" tab to find the Pick'em
- Click "Details" and then "Play Now"
- Choose a side on 10 college football picks against the spread for that Saturday's action
- If you get all 10 picks right, you'll win $100 in FanCash!
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BET & GET: Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $20+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $50 in FanCash each day for your first 7 days. Must opt in each day to claim FanCash. FanCash issued in connection with this Promotion expires 24 hours from issuance.
BET MATCHES: Apply promotion in bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager (min odds -200) daily for 10 consecutive days starting day of account creation. FanCash rewards will equal the qualifying wager amount (max $100 FanCash/day). FanCash issued in connection with this Promotion expires 24 hours from issuance.
See full T&C at Fanatics.
How to Play College Football Pickem Step 1
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College Football Pickem Example
What Can I Use FanCash For?
- Shop Merchandise: Use your FanCash like a gift card to purchase jerseys, shirts, hats and more
- Purchase Tickets: Purchase game tickets with FanCash in the Fanatics app
- Convert to Bonus Bets: Use FanCash to place bets on Fanatics Sportsbook for a chance to turn it into real, withdrawable money
- Buy Cards on Fanatics Collect: Use FanCash winnings to add trading cards to your collection
- Explore & Shop Partner Sites: Apply your FanCash to purchases from brands like Lids who are partnered with Fanatics
When Does My FanCash Expire?
FanCash expires 30 days after it's credited to your account. If you don't use your FanCash within 30 days after receiving it, it will be removed from your account.
To start playing College Football Pick'em for free, you'll first need to download the Fanatics mobile app if you haven't already. Existing Fanatics Sportsbook users can sign in using their current Fanatics login information. College Football Pick'em is also advertised within the Fanatics Sportsbook app, where you can tap the "Play Now" button to be redirected to the Fanatics app and begin playing.
The key thing to understand is that FanCash can also be used through the Fanatics Sportsbook app. If you win $100 in FanCash from winning the College Football Pick'em in the Fanatics app, it will be added to your Fanatics account and carry over to the Fanatics Sportsbook app. In other words, you don't need to worry about using two separate accounts — FanCash won through College Football Pick'em will appear in your sportsbook account and can be used on Bonus Bets for a chance to win real money.
Terms & Conditions
Eligibility
- Open to U.S. residents 21+ with a free FanaticsID account.
- No purchase necessary. Employees of Fanatics, NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA and other listed entities are excluded.
How to Play
- Available in the Fanatics App during each weekly Contest Period.
- Pick the winner against the spread for 10 college football matchups.
- One submission per person per Contest Period.
Prize
- Correctly predict all 10 matchups to receive $100 in FanCash.
- FanCash is awarded to the winner’s Fanatics ONE account.
- Winners are notified within three business days and may need to provide eligibility and tax forms.
Contest Schedule
- Weekly contests run Monday at 9 a.m. ET through Saturday at noon ET.
- Contest periods run August 17–December 7, 2026, subject to change.
Mark is a lifelong sports fan who inherited rooting interests in the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers. After a decade in sports media covering sports betting as a writer, editor and producer, Mark brought his long track record of sports experience to the Sportsbooks Online team in early 2025.
