Delta‑DraftKings in‑flight sports prediction launch

Delta Air Lines partnered with DraftKings to roll out SkyPicks, a free‑play sports prediction game for passengers on U.S. domestic flights equipped with Wi‑Fi. Launched on July 29, 2026, the service lets SkyMiles members aged 21 and older submit predictions on Major League Baseball games, with National Football League matchups slated to follow later in the year. The game is accessed through the airline’s onboard Wi‑Fi portal using a DraftKings account, and there are no entry fees, deposits, or cash wagering; winners receive Delta gift cards.

Both airlines present SkyPicks as entertainment rather than gambling to comply with federal anti‑gambling statutes. The initiative was introduced amid scrutiny from U.S. officials, including a call from Senator Richard Blumenthal to halt the partnership under a 1962 anti‑gambling law, but Delta and DraftKings have emphasized the cash‑free nature of the offering while promoting it as a new way to engage sports fans during travel.