Galactic to Launch SI Predict, a First-of- Its-Kind Prediction Platform Under License from Sports Illustrated
The new platform turns fan predictions into interactive experiences
Galactic, a leading media predictions module and Sports Illustrated, the preeminent brand that celebrates sport and culture, have partnered to launch SI Predict, a new prediction platform that deepens fan engagement by allowing them to interact directly with lifestyle moments adjacent to live sports events.
SI Predict will offer both die-hard fans and casual spectators a dynamic and interactive experience where users can engage with real-time predictions, trade on the outcomes of trends and themes around major global sporting events, and gain deeper insights into public sentiment in a seamless, user-optimized experience. This endeavor marks a significant evolution in sports, transforming fandom into active participation.
“Sports Illustrated has always been about engaging fans in the stories that shape the world of sports,” says Dan Dienst, Executive Vice Chairman, Authentic Brands Group, and Chairman, Sports Illustrated. “With SI Predict, we’re excited to watch Galactic roll out its platform to fans and enthusiasts and enable them to express their insights beyond the sofa or neighborhood tavern and engage passionately with a more global audience on the content adjacent to the sport moments they love.”
Targeted to officially launch in Q2 2025, SI Predict will create a frictionless, intuitive and easy way to navigate experience for its users. Galactic through SI Predict will focus on fostering conversation, debate, and engagement on a wide range of socially relevant and fun propositions, allowing users to showcase their expertise without the complexities of gambling nor a focus on outcomes or traditional game specific outcome propositions found at sports books.
Stuart Stott, CEO of Galactic, comments, “Sports viewership is no longer a one-way conversation. Fans want to be involved, and they want their opinions to have weight. SI Predict revolutionizes sports engagement, transforming it from passive viewership to an active influential forum.
Built within a secure, regulatory-compliant framework, Galactic provides a trusted space for fans to participate in real-time predictions. While underlying blockchain technology ensures fairness and accuracy, the experience remains simple and intuitive, requiring no crypto or blockchain knowledge – ensuring that every sports fan can take part.
Fans interested in early access and news can sign up at galacticmarkets.io.
About Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a unified platform that integrates M&A, licensing, brand strategy and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global portfolio. It connects iconic sports, lifestyle, entertainment and media brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Authentic owns more than 50 global brands, generating approximately $32 billion in annual retail sales. These brands have a significant presence in 150 countries, with more than 13,000 freestanding stores and shop-in-shops, as well as 400,000 points of sale worldwide. Authentic’s portfolio of globally recognized brands includes Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Reebok, Champion, Nautica, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Sports Illustrated, Eddie Bauer, Aéropostale, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Quiksilver, Billabong, Sperry, Hunter and Ted Baker. Through its joint venture with Saks Global, Authentic Luxury Group (ALG), it drives growth for luxury and accessible luxury brands, including Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Hervé Léger, Vince, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks OFF 5TH.
For more information, visit authentic.com.
About Galactic
Galactic is the media engagement engine empowering brands to capitalize on their audience’s opinions and reward their expertise through integrated prediction markets. Its seamless predictions portal empowers media enterprises to incentivize deeper engagement, monetize their readership by giving audiences their say, and rewarding their accuracy. For more information, visit galacticmarkets.io. Galactic is led co-founder and CEO Stuart Stott. Stott is a digital transformation pioneer with experience at international brands including DMGT PLC, Global Media & Rightmove PLC. Prior to Galactic, Stuart was a Board Advisor to Hero Brands, developing strategic initiatives and partnerships that drive innovation and growth for household brands across the US, UK and Middle East.