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About Pick 'Em Network

Your picks. Your people. Your game. Always free.

Our mission

Build the most enjoyable, family-friendly sports prediction platform — somewhere fans can test their knowledge and compete with friends without the risks of gambling.

Founder's note

The story

Pick 'Em Network was born from a simple observation — millions of fans love making predictions about games, but not everyone wants to gamble real money.

As a platform engineer diving into web development for the first time, I wanted to build something meaningful — a place where families, friends, and coworkers could enjoy the excitement of sports predictions without any financial risk.

After plenty of late nights, debugging sessions, and "just one more feature" moments, Pick 'Em Network came to life. It's a community platform built with passion for both technology and sports.

"Sports analytics and odds-making is fun enough without your money on the line. There's a middle ground to be had."

— Founder, Pick 'Em Network

What makes us different

Always free

No money on the line, ever. A few quiet ads keep the lights on.

Fine for the whole family

Thirteen and up. With nothing on the line, a league with your kids is just a league.

Bragging rights only

Earned on the board, by what you know about the game. Nothing else counts.

Live from kickoff

Real lines, picks graded the minute the final goes up, standings that move while you watch.

Core values

Same lines for everyone

Every pick in a league is against the same numbers, posted at the same time.

Your people first

Built for the group that already argues about the game. We just keep score.

Nothing on the line

No money, so the only thing anyone can lose is the argument.

Still being built

What ships next is what the people playing ask for.

Built with

Modern web tech for a fast, reliable, real-time experience.

Frontend
Next.js 16, React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind v4
Backend
Supabase — Postgres, Auth, Realtime, Edge Functions
Data
ESPN API for game data; The Odds API for live lines
Hosting
Deployed on Vercel for global edge delivery

Ready to make some picks?

Whether you're a die-hard fan or just enjoy friendly competition, there's a place for you here.