FA Cup 3rd Round: Bet365's 6 Scores Challenge Offers £250,000 Jackpot & New Bet Credit Prizes

The 6 Scores Challenge returns for this weekend’s FA Cup action, with £250,000 up for grabs at Bet365. Predict correct scorelines and win Bet Credits even with just two or three right.
FA Cup 3rd Round: Bet365's 6 Scores Challenge Offers £250,000 Jackpot & New Bet Credit Prizes
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  • Bet365’s free-to-play 6 Scores Challenge is live for the FA Cup 3rd Round, with a £250,000 jackpot available for six correct predictions.
  • New prize structure introduced now offering £2 Bet Credits for two correct and £5 for three correct scorelines.
  • Fixtures include Newcastle vs Bournemouth, Man United vs Brighton, and Portsmouth vs Arsenal.

Bet365’s 6 Scores Challenge Offers £250,000 Jackpot & Bet Credits for 2+ Correct Picks

The magic of the FA Cup returns this weekend with the 3rd Round kicking off and with it comes a chance to land a big win thanks to Bet365’s popular 6 Scores Challenge.

This free-to-play game gives users the opportunity to predict six correct scorelines, and if you get them all right, you’ll claim a share of £250,000. 

But even if you fall short, there’s now more reason to play, with new Bet Credit rewards available for players hitting just two or three correct scores.

Updated Prize Structure Now Gives More Ways to Win

Bet365 have sweetened the deal for 2026 by making the 6 Scores Challenge more rewarding, even if you're not perfect. 

Here’s the updated breakdown:

Correct ScoresPrize
2£2 Bet Credit
3£5 Bet Credit
4Share of £10,000
5Share of £20,000
6Share of up to £250,000 Jackpot

This update means you’re no longer reliant on perfection to walk away with something. 

Even two correct predictions now guarantee a £2 Bet Credit, giving players a second shot at success on future bets.

Bet Credits are usable on thousands of markets across Bet365’s sportsbook from football and horse racing to tennis and in-play betting.

This Weekend’s 6 Scores Challenge Fixtures

The selected matches cover six key FA Cup ties across Saturday and Sunday. 

From Premier League showdowns to classic giant-killings in the making, it’s a thrilling slate of action.

Saturday, 10th January 2026

🕒 15:00 – Newcastle United vs Bournemouth - Make your prediction here

🕒 15:00 – Stoke City vs Coventry City - Make your prediction here

🕠 17:45 – Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa - Make your prediction here

🕗 20:00 – Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea - Make your prediction here

Sunday, 11th January 2026

🕑 14:00 – Portsmouth vs Arsenal - Make your prediction here

🕟 16:30 – Manchester United vs Brighton - Make your prediction here

Free to Play Game

One of the best parts about Bet365’s 6 Scores Challenge is that it remains 100% free to play. 

There’s no need to deposit or place a qualifying bet, and the competition is open to all registered users who meet eligibility requirements.

This makes it one of the most accessible free games among UK betting sites, especially with the increased value through Bet Credits.

To find out more about this and other promotions, check out the best football betting sites and latest free bets guides on OLBG.

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