Football season is finally here and DraftKings has both College Football and NFL contests covered this week - so what better way to celebrate than to try and win your fair share at DraftKings? Over $1 Billion in prizes will be awarded in DraftKings' fantasy football contests this season, and this weekly spotlight is the place to go to find out what's happening each week.
THURSDAY CONTESTS
While Thursday contests normally have a smaller prize pool than the Sunday contests, they're still no slouch (as you'll find out below) and they include ALL of the NFL games each week. For insight into strategy that's specific to Thursday contests, check out this article by Footballguys' own Phil Alexander.
NFL $200K KICKOFF SPECIAL
This 46,000-player contest features $200K in total prizes and pays out the top 9,260 finishing positions. First place wins $20,000. Entry is just $5 per team. The Top 8 finishers all earn at least $1,000 in prizes. Enter today!
NFL $85K GRIDIRON
This 3,618-player contest features $85K in total prizes and pays out the top 746 finishing positions. First place wins $10,000. Entry is just $27 per team. The Top 7 finishers all earn at least $1,000 in prizes. Enter today!
Be sure to check out the DraftKings Lobby for more Thursday action!
SUNDAY CONTESTS
The Sunday contests include DraftKings’ largest tournaments. These begin at 1pm ET on Sunday and include all of the Sunday NFL games plus the Monday night games.
NFL $4M MAIN EVENT
Yes, you read that right. $4 Million will be awarded in a single contest this week, with $1 Million awarded to the first place finisher while the runner-up has to "settle" for $350,000. For an entry of $1,500, life-changing money can be won from a single contest at DraftKings. Over 500 entrant (589 to be exact) will win $2,500 or more. Enter the $4M Millionaire Maker contest now!
NFL $1.75M CHOP BLOCK
This 39,325-player contest features $1.75M in total prizes and pays out the top 8,595 finishing positions. First place wins $150,000. Entry is $50 per team. The Top 70 finishers all earn at least $1,000 in prizes. Enter today!
NFL $1.2M FLEA FLICKER CHAMPIONSHIP
This 276,000-player contest features $1.2M in total prizes and pays out the top 59,705 finishing positions. First place wins $100,000. Entry is just $5 per team. The Top 40 finishers all earn at least $1,000 in prizes. Enter today!
NFL $100K PLAY-ACTION
This 38,333-player contest features $100k in total prizes and pays out the top 7,850 finishing positions. First place wins $10,000. Entry is just $3 per team, and entry is FREE with your first deposit! Enter today!
Be sure to check out the DraftKings Lobby for more Sunday action!
SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONTESTS
DraftKings will also have Sunday Afternoon contests each week. These are usually posted soon after the Sunday games with a 1pm ET start time begin. Be sure to check back in the DraftKings Lobby if you' are looking to get in on the afternoon excitement!
COLLEGE FOOTBALL CONTESTS
Footballguys is going BIG with college football content this season – you can get a taste of that here. DraftKings offers college football contests throughout the week with a variety of different options. The best place to check them all out is the DraftKings College Football Lobby, but a couple highlights are below.
College Football is Back!
Bowl season is here, and the first contests are already entering the lobby. Be sure to check them out!
CFB $100K BREAD BOWL
This 38,333-player contest features $100,000 in total prizes and pays out the top 7,850 finishing positions. Entry is just $3 and first place wins $10,000! Enter today!
CFB $150K CHEDDAR BOWL
This 8,620-player contest features $150,000 in total prizes and pays out the top 1,725 finishing positions. Entry is just $20 and first place wins $10,000! Enter today!