Circa Sports’ NFL contests surpass 12,000 entries

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Circa Sports’ record-breaking pro football contests continue to build momentum ahead of the 2026 NFL season, with more than 12,000 entries already registered across its three no-rake contests.

Circa Survivor has officially surpassed the 10,000-entry milestone with 10,491 entries competing for a guaranteed $20 million prize pool, while Circa Million VIII has reached 2,311 entries toward its $6 million guarantee. The ultra-high stakes Circa Grandissimo, featuring a $100,000 entry fee, currently stands at 25 entries with a guaranteed $4 million prize pool. Together, the three contests offer $30 million in guaranteed prizes, with registration remaining open through Saturday, 12 September.

"Reaching 10,000 entries in Circa Survivor is a significant milestone and a testament to the continued growth and popularity of the contest,” said Jeff Benson, Director of Operations and Race and Sportsbook. “The response from players has been tremendous, and we're excited to see the enthusiasm from both returning participants and newcomers as we head into another NFL season."

Adding to the excitement surrounding the final registration push, Circa Sports will host its annual Ultimate Contest Weekend 27-29 August at Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas. The three-day celebration will bring entrants together for exclusive parties, live Radio Row broadcasts, festivities at Circa’s year-round pool amphitheater, Stadium Swim, a blackjack tournament, mixers and more. The weekend will culminate with Mike Palm’s Football Season Preview Panel on Saturday, 29 August, featuring a discussion of the contests and upcoming football season followed by a Q&A. Proxy services also will be available to assist with out-of-state registrations.

Last year, five winners of Circa Survivor, who all went 20-0 during the 2025-2026 season, took home the largest prize pot in history of $18,718,000, with each winning entry receiving $3,743,600. $6.9 million was split between Circa Grandissimo winners and $1 million was prized to the Circa Million VII winner.

Contestants and football fans can get an inside look at the drama behind Circa Sports’ contests through the third season of its original docuseries, “Circa Survivor: The Quest for $18.7M.” Produced by Farra | Foxdog Productions, the seven-episode series chronicles the unforgettable 2025-2026 contest season, following the strategies, personalities, shocking eliminations and high-stakes decisions that led to these massive wins. New episodes are released Wednesdays on VSiN’s YouTube channel, with additional distribution across MSG Network, NESN, SportsNet Pittsburgh, Game+ in Canada, Right Now TV, Ryz Sports Network and Unbeaten Sports.

Sign-ups and entries for both contests can be made once the contests open at any of the following Nevada Circa Sports locations in Las Vegas and Sparks:

- Circa Resort & Casino
- The D Las Vegas
- Silverton Hotel & Casino
- Tuscany Suites and Casino
- Legends Bay Casino Resort in Sparks, NV

Bettors can sign-up for the contests at any of these Circa Sports Nevada locations, and entries for bettors outside of Nevada can register a proxy to submit picks from within the state.