Competing on a global leaderboard against thousands of strangers is exciting, but beating your best friends, co-workers, or weekly group chat brings a whole new level of motivation. The launch of Private Leagues in STATSCORE PointsInPlay transforms following sporting events into a shared social ritual.

STATSCORE PointsInPlay is an interactive gamification tool designed to turn passive fans into active participants. 

Powered by real-time sports data, the platform automatically serves questions before kickoff and while games unfold live. 

Now, this unique product takes fan participation a step further with the launch of Private Leagues: a feature that brings direct peer rivalry into the mix.

The power of personal competition

Users can form exclusive, invite-only mini-competitions while continuing to answer the platform’s automatic pre-match and in-play prediction prompts. Inside a Private League, participants see a dedicated leaderboard reflecting scores exclusively within their closed group: delivering direct bragging rights alongside the main public competition.

Whether predicting which team will commit the first foul, how many shots on target will happen in a 10-minute window, or who scores next, users earn points based on their sports knowledge. 

Questions are settled instantly (pre-match) or within minutes of live game action, keeping momentum fast and responsive. 

For sportsbooks, these micro-challenges blend seamlessly with live betslips to drive wagering turnover. For media outlets, they dramatically boost page dwell time and ad engagement.

Built for tight-knit rivalries

To keep competitions focused, active, and effortless to manage, Private Leagues are designed with smart social constraints:

• Up to 5 Leagues Per User: A single player can participate in up to 5 total private leagues (created and joined combined), allowing them to manage distinct groups, such as one for friends, one for co-workers, and one for family, without clutter or disengagement.

• Capped at 20 Participants Per League: Each group accommodates up to 20 players, keeping the leaderboard tight and meaningful so every point scored directly impacts peer rankings.

• Instant Invite Access: League creators generate a non-expiring invite code that friends can use to join in seconds under the Personal tab, skipping complicated onboarding steps.

Key Benefits for Media and Operators

• Drives recurring visits: Fans return repeatedly throughout matchdays to check private standings, compare scores, and react to live match events with their peers.
• Attracting new users: Sports-focused media recruit their own social circles using a simple invite code, expanding your platform’s active user base at zero extra acquisition cost.
• Sustains fan engagement: Users who fall behind on global leaderboards don’t drop off, they remain highly active and competitive within their small private groups.
• Frictionless integration: Fully optimized for mobile and web, Private Leagues sit neatly alongside global rankings without requiring complex setup or added integration work.

Ready to elevate your platform’s fan retention?

By giving your audience a dedicated space to compete with the people who matter most to them, Private Leagues turn every fixture into a recurring social event!