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Getting Started
What is CalledItMate?
CalledItMate is a free live football prediction game. You predict goalscorers, correct scores and key match moments across the world's biggest leagues - in real time, as the action happens. There are multiple prediction markets: some lock in before kick-off, others are live in-play markets that reset as the match unfolds and give you new prediction windows right up until the final whistle. New markets are added as the platform grows. Points are awarded the instant the game confirms your call — not at full time, not the next day, the actual second the event happens. Your points build up across all matches you play and count toward your position on the seasonal leaderboard. The top 3 players at the end of each monthly season-win real cash prizes. No entry fee, no deposit, no subscription — completely free to play from start to finish.
Is it free to play?
Yes - completely free. There is no entry fee, no subscription and nothing to pay at any stage. You create a free account, start making predictions, earn points and compete for prizes. CalledItMate has always been free and will stay that way.
How do I sign up?
Hit the Join Free button on any page and create an account with your email. The whole process takes under a minute. Once you're in you have access to every enabled fixture across every supported league.
Is there a mobile app?
A dedicated mobile app is currently in development. In the meantime, CalledItMate runs fully in your mobile browser - just go to calleditmate.com on your phone and it works. No install required.
Predictions & Points
How do predictions work?
There are five prediction markets on CalledItMate. Correct Score and Half Result must be locked in before the match kicks off (Second Half result locks at half-time). Highest Scoring Half is also a pre-match prediction where you call whether the first half, second half or both will have equal goals. Goalscorer and Next Team to Score are rolling in-play markets: after each goal is scored, both markets reset and you can make a fresh call on who scores next and which team scores next. Points are credited the instant the game confirms your call.
What is a goalscorer prediction?
Goalscorer is a rolling in-play market. Before each goal you pick which player you think scores next. Lock in your call from the listed players for either team. If that player scores, you earn points. Once a goal goes in, the market resets and a new prediction window opens for the next goal. The earlier you get your call in before a goal happens, the better.
What is a correct score prediction?
You predict the exact final scoreline of the match - for example, 2–1 to the home side. Correct score is the highest-points market on CalledItMate and must be locked in before kick-off. Once the match starts, the score market closes. If you get the exact final score right, you earn the maximum points payout.
What is Next Team to Score?
Next Team to Score is a rolling in-play market. Before each goal you predict which side scores next - home or away - regardless of which player. Once a goal goes in, the market resets and you can make a new call for the next goal. It's quicker than naming an individual goalscorer and earns a separate points bonus each time you get it right.
What is a Half Result prediction?
Half Result lets you predict the outcome of each half independently - home win, draw or away win. The First Half prediction must be locked in before kick-off and is graded at half-time. The Second Half prediction locks at half-time and is graded at full time. You earn points for each half you get right.
What is a Highest Scoring Half prediction?
Highest Scoring Half is a pre-match prediction where you call whether more goals will be scored in the first half, the second half, or whether both halves will have equal goals. It must be locked in before kick-off and is graded at full time.
When do I get my points?
Points are awarded in real time - the moment the match event happens and your call is confirmed correct. You don't wait for full time. A correct goalscorer call earns points as soon as that goal is registered. A correct final score earns points when the match ends. You can watch your total update live.
Can I predict after kick-off?
It depends on the market. Correct Score, First Half Result and Highest Scoring Half must be locked in before kick-off. Second Half Result locks at half-time. Goalscorer and Next Team to Score are live in-play markets that stay open throughout the match - they reset after every goal, giving you new prediction windows right up until the final whistle.
What happens if a match is postponed or abandoned?
If a match is postponed before it starts, any predictions you made are voided and you will not lose or gain points. If a match is abandoned mid-game, we will update the match status and handle predictions fairly based on what had already been resolved.
Leaderboard & Seasons
How does the leaderboard work?
Every point you earn from predictions across all matches counts toward your season total. The leaderboard ranks all players by their total points for the current season. It updates in real time - make a correct call on a live match and your rank can move instantly.
What is a season?
A season is a set competition period, typically one month. At the end of the season the leaderboard is locked, winners are identified and prizes are paid out. A new season then begins and everyone starts from zero. Season start and end dates are always visible on the Prizes page.
Is there a minimum predictions requirement to qualify for prizes?
Yes - you need to make a minimum number of predictions during the season to be eligible for a prize. The exact threshold is shown on the Prizes page and is typically 20 predictions. This prevents someone winning from a single lucky call.
Can I see my own prediction history?
Yes - your prediction history is available in your account. You can see every call you've made, which ones were correct, and how many points each earned.
Prizes & Payments
What prizes can I win?
The top 3 players on the seasonal leaderboard win real cash. Prizes are typically £100 for 1st place, £60 for 2nd and £40 for 3rd - a £200 prize pool in total. Exact amounts for the current season are always shown on the Prizes page.
How are winners paid?
Winners are contacted directly by CalledItMate once the season closes. We'll reach out to the top 3 and arrange payment in whatever way works best for you - PayPal, bank transfer, crypto, or another method you prefer. No vouchers, no platform credits, just a direct payment to you.
Where does the prize money come from?
Prize money comes directly from Denver - the developer and football YouTuber behind CalledItMate. It's a personal investment in the community he's spent five years building through live football watchalongs - there's no big backer, no investors, just someone who genuinely loves the game and wants to make watching it more rewarding. The longer-term goal is to bring in sponsors or, once the platform is large enough, explore a proper gambling licence that would allow bigger, formally regulated prize pools. Until then, the prizes are funded by Denver himself and paid directly to winners each season.
Is this gambling?
No. CalledItMate is a free-to-play prediction game - you do not stake any money. There is nothing to deposit, no bets placed and no wager required. Prizes are gifted by the platform operator, not won through gambling. CalledItMate does not currently hold a gambling licence.
The Platform
Which leagues are covered?
CalledItMate covers a huge range of competitions - from the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 through to domestic cups, lower divisions and leagues from around the world. The coverage is near-comprehensive and growing. The full list of currently active competitions is at calleditmate.com/football.
Who built CalledItMate?
CalledItMate was built by Denveloper - a developer and football content creator on YouTube with almost 60,000 subscribers, who has been running live football watchalongs for the past five years. CalledItMate grew out of that community and is built and maintained as a solo project, combining professional software development skills with a genuine love of the game.
Will CalledItMate stay free?
Yes. The prediction game itself will always be free to play. Future development may introduce optional features or sponsorship, but the core experience - making predictions, earning points, competing on the leaderboard - will remain free.
I found a bug or have a suggestion. How do I get in touch?
Use the live chat on the site, or email hello@calleditmate.com. Bug reports, feature requests and general feedback are all welcome - CalledItMate is actively developed and every piece of feedback gets read.
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