Bitget Launches Football-Themed Contest with $250K Prize Pool

Crypto exchange Bitget has launched its Universal Cup, a football-themed contest that offers a 250,000 USDT prize pool through an interactive penalty-shootout game. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Players pick from 48 countries and take penalty shots at moving targets representing various assets, including crypto, stocks, and CFDs. Individual scores feed national rankings on a live global leaderboard.

The contest's slogan is 'Don't Just Watch. Rule the Game.' It allows spectators to become competitors who represent nations, climb the rankings, and switch countries after elimination.