How to Play
Make predictions, earn points for correct calls, and climb the leaderboard.
Pick your game mode
BW Challenge has four free-to-play prediction modes. Each one rewards a different style of football fan — pick the one that fits how you like to play.
BW5000 — The Weekly Showdown
Predict every score across 5 featured matches and play for home game ticket pairs.
BW5000 is a weekly contest built around five selected fixtures. Predict every exact score and set the first-goal-minute tiebreaker. In giveaway mode, eligible slips compete for the prize shown in the app.
Step
- 1
Predict 5 exact scores
Pick the final score for each of the five selected matches. Complete the slip before submitting because submitted slips cannot be edited.
- 2
Set your first-goal minute
Choose the minute (1–90) you think the very first goal of the gameweek will be scored across all 5 matches combined. This is your tie-breaker.
- 3
Submit 30 minutes before the first kick-off
Submit the complete slip 30 minutes before the first kick-off. Late or partial slips are not accepted.
- 4
Play extra slips for an edge
Slip 1 is free. You can unlock slips 2 and 3 using the point cost displayed in the app, for up to three slips total.
Rules
- All 5 scores must be filled — empty matches invalidate the slip.
- First-minute-to-score is required and accepts values from 1 to 90.
- Each submitted slip counts separately and cannot be edited.
Rewards
- Nail all 5 exact scores and you're in the running for a home game ticket pair.
- Ticket pairs are up for grabs for Arsenal, Man City, Brighton, Chelsea, New Sponsorship TBC, Fulham, and Bournemouth home games.
- Tie-breakers go to the closest first-goal-minute prediction, while top finishers keep climbing the seasonal leaderboard.
BW500 — Featured Match Deep-Dive
One featured match. Four predictions. Play for signed shirts and signed footballs.
BW500 focuses on one featured match when available. Predict the final score, first team to score, a player who scores at any time, and the first-goal minute. Eligible entries play for the giveaway shown in the app.
Step
- 1
Predict the final score
Set the home and away scores for the featured match. A 0-0 prediction skips the next steps automatically.
- 2
Pick the first team to score
Choose which side will score the very first goal of the match.
- 3
Choose the player to score
Pick a player you think will score at any time during the match. Review the available lineup before submitting.
- 4
Guess the first-minute-to-score
Predict the minute (1–90) of the first goal, then submit before the displayed deadline.
Rules
- All 4 picks must be filled (unless a 0-0 score skips downstream steps).
- Review every field before submitting; a submitted entry cannot be edited.
- Entries submitted after the displayed deadline are not accepted.
Rewards
- Correct featured-match predictions can qualify you for BW Challenge Giveaways.
- Merch examples include Arsenal signed shirts, Man City signed shirts, Chelsea signed shirts, and Chelsea signed balls.
- BW500 results still feed both the daily and seasonal leaderboards.
Quick Play — Predict on Your Terms
Browse any open match, predict the score and first team, and submit 30 minutes before kick-off.
Quick Play is the most flexible mode. Whenever a fixture is open for predictions, you can jump in, set a score, choose the first team to score, and submit. Great for casual play or for fixtures you have a strong read on.
Step
- 1
Pick a match
Browse the open Quick Play list and select any upcoming fixture you want to predict.
- 2
Predict the score
Use the +/− steppers to set the home and away final scores.
- 3
Choose the first team to score
Pick the side you think scores first. This is skipped automatically when you predict 0-0.
- 4
Submit 30 minutes before kick-off
Each match closes 30 minutes before kick-off. You can predict as many open matches as you like; they are independent.
Rules
- Each match is independent — you can play one or many in the same day.
- Predictions close 30 minutes before kick-off for each match.
- Empty or invalid predictions are not submitted.
Rewards
- Exact score is the highest-value pick.
- Correct outcome (W/D/W) earns partial points.
- Points contribute to both the Quick Play and seasonal leaderboards.
How scoring works
Scoring varies by mode and active configuration. Correct exact scores, match outcomes, and other requested fields can earn points; check the active challenge for the values that apply.
Exact score
Predict the exact final score and earn the maximum points for the match.
Win / Draw / Win
Get the result right (correct winner or draw) without nailing the exact score and earn partial points.
First-team-to-score
Pick the team that opens the scoring for an additional bonus.
First-minute-to-score
The closest first-goal-minute prediction wins tie-breakers and earns proximity-based bonus points.
Quick answers
- Is BW Challenge free to play?
- Yes. Every game mode is free. Coin-based extras like BW5000 slips 2 and 3 are optional.
- When do submissions lock?
- Quick Play closes 30 minutes before each match's kick-off. BW5000 closes 30 minutes before the first kick-off. For BW500, use the displayed deadline. Submitted entries cannot be changed.
- Can I edit my predictions?
- Yes — you can edit picks freely until the lock. After that, only your final submitted slip counts.
How to Play
Make predictions, earn points for correct calls, and climb the leaderboard.
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