OG Flex Friday is Back: Get A Protected Play Every Friday

The people have spoken. We heard you. And y’all don’t miss.

Starting today, the OG Flex Friday is officially back. Protected Plays — the best safety net in the game — are returning to our weekly Flex Friday promo as of Friday, June 5, 2026.

Every Friday in the Promos tab, get your free Protected Play to use on one Flex Lineup. Use the promo, and if your Flex Lineup doesn’t hit, your losses come back to your account as Bonus Lineups — so you can run it back. 

Starting at 12 a.m. ET every Friday, you can claim your Flex Friday Protected Play in the Promos tab and apply it to any Flex Play Lineup.

Play a Flex Friday Protected Play Lineup with the promo now!

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What is Flex Friday?

Flex Friday is a weekly promo on PrizePicks that gives you a Protected Play on a Flex Lineup every Friday. Opt in from the Promos tab any time on Friday, build your Lineup, and turn on the Protected Play before you submit.

If your Flex Friday Lineup wins, it pays out as normal. If it loses, Bonus Lineups equal to your losses will be dropped in your account. Bonus Lineup winnings pay out as withdrawable balance.

How Flex Friday Works & How to Use the Promo

Here’s how to claim your Flex Friday promo and use it in on your picks in the app.

Step 1 — Opt in. Open the Promos tab and tap "Opt In" to claim your free Protected Play for the week.

Step 2 — Stack your Lineup. Select your More or Less on Player Picks across any sport. Flex Play Lineups require 3-6 picks.

Step 3 — Choose Flex Play and activate the Protected Play. After making your picks, select Flex Play, make sure the Protected Play slider is active, and choose your entry fee (must be at or under the promo max). Lock it in.

Step 4 — Track it & lock in a W. If your Lineup wins, you get paid out. If it loses, Bonus Lineups equal in value to your losses is dropped into your account automatically.

Claim your Flex Friday promo in the PrizePicks app NOW!

Flex Play Lineup Payouts

Flex Friday only applies to Flex Play Lineups — the safer way to play on PrizePicks. 

Flex Plays let you miss one or two picks and still win cash if you’re right; the payout scales with how many picks you hit.

Here are the standard payout rates for Flex Lineups on PrizePicks.

Payout structures are disclosed on your Lineup details screen before you submit. Payout may vary based on a number of factors.

New to PrizePicks? Use Promo Code PLAYBOOK for $50 Instantly in Lineups

If you’re new to PrizePicks, now’s the perfect time to get in and take advantage of all the daily promos, including Flex Friday, Taco Tuesday, Payout Boosts, and more.

Sign up today and use promo code PLAYBOOK. Then play your first $5 Lineup to get $50 INSTANTLY in Lineups. Once you’re in, head to the Promos tab every Friday to claim your Flex Friday Protected Play and build a Flex Play Lineup with a safety net.

Claim your $50 in Lineups on PrizePicks with promo code PLAYBOOK

Playing on PrizePicks is simple: pick More or Less on player stats, stack 2-6 picks in your Lineup (or at least 3 for a Flex Play), and win if your picks are right. 

With Flex Friday back, you can play your favorite sports every Friday knowing that if your Protected Play Flex Lineup doesn’t hit, your losses come back as Bonus Lineups so you can run it back.

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PrizePicks Flex Friday FAQ

When is Flex Friday? 

Every Friday. The promo goes live at 12:00 a.m. ET and runs through the end of the day. Find it in the Promos tab and Opt In to claim the promo

What is Flex Friday on PrizePicks? 

Flex Friday is PrizePicks' weekly promo, giving you a Protected Play on a Flex Lineup every Friday. Opt in from the Promos tab, apply the Protected Play to your Lineup before you submit, and if it loses, your losses come back as Bonus Lineups.

Where do I claim my Protected Play? 

In the Promos tab in the PrizePicks app.

What is a Protected Play? 

Protected Plays give your Lineup a backup if your picks don't hit. If your Lineup wins, it pays out as normal. If it loses, you get Bonus Lineups equal to your losses.

What is a Bonus Lineup? 

Bonus Lineups let you make picks without using your own funds. If your Flex Friday Lineup loses, Bonus Lineups equal to your entry fee drops into your account. Build the Lineup, activate the Bonus Lineup before you submit, and if it hits, winnings pay out as withdrawable balance.

Can I use Flex Friday on Power Play Lineups? 

No. The Flex Friday Protected Play only applies to Flex Play Lineups.