PaxEx: Delta and DraftKings Bring Sports Fandom to New Heights

For sports fans, passion doesn't pause when you board a plane. The trade deadline drama, the pennant race, the fantasy matchup — it all travels with you.  

Through Delta's onboard entertainment offerings, customers can already watch live sports, stream games and matchups, and read in-depth coverage from some of the most trusted names in sports media — all at 35,000 feet.

Sports content consistently ranks among the highest-performing content categories on Delta Sync, and live sports at altitude can create communal moments as fans watch and celebrate their seats.  

86% of sports fans say that watching sports help them feel a sense of belonging, even when they feel disconnected.

That’s why Delta, in partnership with DraftKings, is bringing a new sports experience onboard, designed for the diehards and casual fans alike – one that meets you where your fandom lives. 

Introducing SkyPicks 

As announced at CES 2025, Delta is introducing a first-of-its-kind collaboration with DraftKings that lets fans flex their sports expertise in-flight to win Delta Gift Cards, awarded weekly and monthly.  

Available starting today for eligible SkyMiles Members, SkyPicks™ gives sports fans a new way to engage with the teams and leagues they love – letting them participate in the sports conversation, not just watch. 

SkyPicks is a completely free-to-play sports contest—no wagering, deposits, real money, miles, or currency involved. Similar to the Delta Sync Sky Hopper game, SkyPicks extends the play-to-win experience to sports fans.

Designed solely as an entertainment experience within Delta Sync Wi-Fi, the contest gives fans a chance to test their sports knowledge and compete for Delta Gift Cards. SkyPicks will launch with Major League Baseball contests, with NFL matchups coming later this year as the season gets underway.  

How it works: SkyMiles Members (21 and up) can use their laptop or mobile device to make predictions tied to real matchups.

Whether you’re flying to cheer on your favorite team or simply following the action from your flight, SkyPicks gives fans an opportunity to put their sports knowledge and acumen to the test—and top scorers can win a Delta Gift Card toward their next trip.