The 10bet X Bafana Challenge is live. A R150,000 prize pot, a Hisense 75-inch 4K TV at the top, and 150 places paid all the way down. It runs from Saturday 16 May to Friday 22 May 2026, which means there is still time to opt in and start climbing the leaderboard.
Here is what the Challenge actually is, how the points work, the games and markets that count, and a smart approach if you are playing on a small budget.
Quick answer: opt in once, place R5+ real-money bets on any sports market or any of the 20 listed games, and your single highest winning multiplier sets your leaderboard score. Finish in the top 150 by Friday night and you win a share of R150,000.
One big win matters more than ten small ones. The Challenge is about your peak multiplier, not your total stake.
How the 10bet X Bafana Challenge works
- Opt in. Open the promo page and tap the opt-in button. If you skip this step, your bets earn nothing toward the leaderboard.
- Place a qualifying bet. Any real-money bet of R5 or more on the listed games, or any sports market, counts. Free Spins and bonus money do not.
- Earn points from your highest multiplier. Sports: decimal odds x 100. Games: win multiplier x 100. Only your single highest score sticks.
- Finish in the top 150. The leaderboard locks at 23:59 SAST on Friday 22 May 2026.
The prize pool: 150 winners, one big TV
| Final position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | Hisense 75-inch LED Ultra HD 4K TV |
| 2nd | R10,000 cash |
| 3rd | R7,500 cash |
| 4th to 5th | R5,000 cash each |
| 6th to 10th | Bafana Bafana Away Shirt |
| 11th to 15th | R3,000 bonus each |
| 16th to 20th | R2,500 bonus each |
| 21st to 30th | R2,000 bonus each |
| 31st to 50th | R1,000 bonus each |
| 51st to 75th | R600 bonus each |
| 76th to 100th | R250 bonus each |
| 101st to 125th | R100 bonus each |
| 126th to 150th | 50 Bafana Megaways Free Spins (R1 per spin) |
Cash from 2nd to 5th, an official Bafana Away Shirt from 6th to 10th, and bonus money or Free Spins for everyone from 11th to 150th. Even a mid-table finish gets something back.
How the points actually work
This is the part most players misread. Your leaderboard score is not the sum of all your bets. It is the single highest multiplier you hit during the week, multiplied by 100.
Sports route
Your multiplier is the decimal odds on your winning bet. A sports win at odds of 43.00 gives you 4,300 leaderboard points. A win at odds of 2.50 gives 250. Only the highest qualifying sports win counts.
Games route
Your multiplier is the size of your win compared to your stake. Stake R10, win R3,500, the multiplier is 350x, the leaderboard score is 35,000 points. Only the highest qualifying win counts.
Worked example from the promo
Place a R5 sports bet at odds of 43.00 and win. Score: 4,300 points. Later, win R3,500 on Sugar Rush 1000 from a R10 stake. Score: 35,000 points. The 35,000 replaces the 4,300, because only your single highest multiplier sticks. Total stake spent does not matter, multiplier ceiling does.
The 20 eligible games
| Game | Game |
|---|---|
| Le King | Sweet Bonanza 1000 |
| Le Zeus | Zeus vs Hades |
| Big City | Big Bass Bonanza |
| Le Cowboy | Gate of Olympus 1000 |
| Rainbow Princess | Cash Strike Power 5 |
| 10 Shining Diamond | Cash Strike Win Boost |
| 10 Crown Hot | Majestic Fury Megaways |
| 40 Super Hot Bell Link | Eye of Horus Tablets of Destiny |
| Hermes Fortune | Gold Strike |
| Leprechaun Hot | Sugar Rush 1000 |
The list mixes lower-ceiling slot-style games with high-volatility titles. The high-ceiling games (Sugar Rush 1000, Sweet Bonanza 1000, Gate of Olympus 1000) are where the biggest multiplier scores tend to come from, but they swing in both directions. A small stake controls the risk while you hunt.
A smart approach if you are on a small budget
You do not need a big stake to compete. You need one big multiplier.
The sports angle
One R5 bet on a long-shot single can outscore weeks of safer betting. A correct score, a first-scorer in a low-odds game, a niche outright market with real value: any of these can land you a multiplier above 30.00, which becomes 3,000+ points.
Try a few R5 to R20 single bets on long-odds markets during the week. You only need one to land.
The games angle
Pick a high-ceiling game and stay patient with small stakes. R5 to R10 spins on a high-volatility game like Sugar Rush 1000 or Gate of Olympus 1000 keep your budget alive long enough to chance one good multi-bonus round.
If a session is not landing, log out and come back later. The leaderboard rewards your peak, not your hours.
A R10 win on a 200x multiplier scores 20,000 points. A R500 win on a 20x multiplier scores 2,000 points. Stake size does not change the leaderboard score, multiplier does.
Mobile tips
- Open the promo page once a day to check the leaderboard. Knowing where you sit helps you decide how aggressive to go.
- The 10bet app loads faster than the mobile browser on data. If you do not have it yet, download it before the Friday rush.
- Keep notifications on for sports settle alerts so you know the moment your odds-based score updates.
- For games, single-tap spins on a small stake give you more multiplier attempts per session than auto-spin at high stakes.
Important rules to know
- Real money only. Bets placed with Free Spins or bonus money do not earn points.
- Wins must be confirmed. Void, cancelled, or refunded bets do not count.
- Free Spins prize. 50 Bafana Megaways Free Spins (R1 per spin) for positions 126 to 150. Winnings from Free Spins are paid in cash with no wagering, capped at R1,000.
- Winners contacted. 10bet has 72 hours after the promo ends to reach winners. Winners must reply within 48 hours.
- Cash and bonus prizes follow standard 10bet promotional terms. Bonuses are subject to wagering.
- Free Spins from prizes must be used within 7 days of being credited.
Play responsibly. Set a budget for the week, stick to it, and do not chase a Friday night surge. The 10bet X Bafana Challenge is fun if it is fun. If it stops being fun, stop.
Where 10bet fits in
10bet is an official partner of Bafana Bafana, and the Challenge is the warm-up to a much bigger Bafana year. While you are climbing the leaderboard, the World Cup 2026 markets are also open. The same account, the same R5 minimum, the same app, and your next bet could be on the boys at the tournament.
FAQs
What is the minimum bet for the 10bet X Bafana Challenge?
R5 in real money on any sports market, or on any of the 20 listed games. Bets placed with Free Spins or bonus funds do not qualify.
Do I need to opt in?
Yes. If you do not opt in on the promo page, your bets earn zero leaderboard points, even on eligible games and markets.
Does the leaderboard score keep adding up?
No. Only your highest single winning multiplier counts. A later, bigger multiplier replaces an earlier smaller one. A later, smaller multiplier does not push the score up.
Can I climb the leaderboard with only sports bets?
Yes. A sports win at long odds of 43.00 or higher already scores 4,300+ points, which usually lands inside the paid positions. If you only bet sports, look for long-odds singles during the promo week.
What happens if two players finish on the same points?
The player who first reached that winning multiplier ranks higher. Earlier qualifying bets break ties.
When do prizes get paid?
10bet contacts winners within 72 hours after the promo ends. Cash, bonus and Free Spin prizes must be claimed within 7 days of contact. The Hisense TV is delivered within one month, subject to delivery logistics.
The Challenge ends 23:59 SAST on Friday 22 May 2026. Opt in once, line up your R5 attempts, and one good multiplier might be all it takes.
For more guides, read our Bafana 2026 squad piece, the World Cup hub, and the honest guide to 10bet welcome offers.
