Up For 8 is 888sport’s completely free‑to‑play football predictions game, giving you the chance to win weekly prizes simply by picking the outcome of eight selected matches. There’s no stake, no risk and no cost to enter — just make your selections and see how many you can get right.
For more football predictions and Up For 8 weekly expert tips, visit our dedicated predictions page.
What Is Up For 8?
Up For 8 is a weekly prediction game where players choose the result of eight football fixtures chosen by 888sport. It’s designed to be simple, fun and free, adding an extra layer of excitement to the weekend’s action without needing to place a bet.
Every round gives you a fresh chance to go 8/8 and land the top prize of £10,000.
How the Game Works
Each week, 888sport selects eight fixtures from across the football calendar. For every match, you choose one of three outcomes:
- Home Win
- Draw
- Away Win
Once you’ve made all eight selections, submit your entry before the first match kicks off. Your score is based on how many predictions you get correct — simple as that.
Is Up For 8 Free to Play?
Yes. Up For 8 is 100% free every single week.
There’s no stake required, no wagering needed and no hidden conditions. Just log in, make your picks and you’re in.
What Can You Win?
Correct all eight predictions - win £10,000
*If multiple players get all eight correct, the £10,000 prize is shared*
Correct 7 out of 8 - receive a £10 free bet
Correct 6 out of 8 - receive a £5 free bet
Why Play Up For 8?
Up For 8 is designed to be quick, fun and accessible for every football fan:
- Completely free‑to‑play
- Quick and easy to enter
- Adds excitement to the weekend fixtures
- A fresh chance to win every week
- Real prizes to be won.
Whether you’re a casual fan or a stats‑driven predictor, Up For 8 gives you a simple way to test your football knowledge.
Make your Up For 8 picks — free to play
Tips for Making Your Predictions
Need a little help? Our expert tipster has this week’s suggestions ready for you.
How to Enter Up For 8
- Log in to your 888sport account
- Head to the Up For 8 page
- Make your eight predictions
- Submit your entry before kick‑off
- Sit back and cheer in your selections.
Once submitted, you can track your progress throughout the round.
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Up For 8 – T&Cs Summary
Promotion Period
- Runs throughout the 2026/27 UK Football Season.
- Each week is a Gameweek, running from Tuesday (game release) to Monday 23:59:59.
- 888sport may choose not to run the game in any given week.
Eligibility
- Only available to UK residents with an active 888sport account.
- One entry per Gameweek per person/household/device/account.
Prizes & Mechanics
- Only the 90‑minute result counts (extra time/penalties = draw).
- 8 correct results - £10,000 Jackpot (shared if multiple winners).
- 7 correct - £10 Free Bet.
- 6 correct - £5 Free Bet.
- If you win the Jackpot, you only receive the cash prize (no free bets).
Void Matches
- A match is void if postponed, cancelled, abandoned, or no official result is declared.
If any match is void:
- Jackpot is not awarded that week.
- Free bets still available for 6 or 7 correct non‑void picks.
- No prize is given for the void match itself.
Prize Crediting
- Cash prizes and Free Bets credited on Tuesday after the Gameweek.
- Free Bets may take up to 72 extra hours in exceptional cases.
- Players are notified via onsite pop‑up or email (if opted in).
- Free Bets must be claimed within 72 hours or they expire.
Free Bet Rules
Free Bets:
- Are credited as one token.
- Expire 7 days after crediting.
- Must be used in full on a single bet.
- Cannot be split or combined with real money.
- Stake is not returned in winnings.
- Cannot be cashed out.
- Can be used on any sport.
Fair Play & Restrictions
888sport may cancel bonuses or winnings if a player:
- Uses minimal‑risk wagering patterns.
- Shares personalised promotions.
- Colludes with other players.
- Abuses loopholes or broken mechanics.
- Attempts to exploit free games.
- They may also refuse bets if terms are breached.
General Terms
- You can withdraw your main balance at any time (unless legally restricted).
- Customers excluded from promotions cannot participate.
- 888sport may change or cancel the promotion with or without notice depending on circumstances.
- Technical issues are not 888sport's responsibility, decision is final in disputes.
