ALH partners with FANZO to announce $100K pub footy tipping mega-pot: Dual $50K up for grabs across AFL and NRL competitions
February 2026
Australian Leisure & Hospitality Group (ALH) has announced a strategic partnership with FANZO, a digital platform that brings fans together in the best locations around the world.
Marking the first major milestone of this collaboration, ALH and FANZO are launching an AFL and NRL footy tipping competition in 2026 via the pub+ app.
The partnership combines the digital convenience of a top-tier tipping app with the unrivalled atmosphere of Australia’s local pubs. The collaboration aims to drive sports fans into venues by allowing them to set tips and track results on their phones, then redeem prizes and watch the live games with like-minded fans at their local.
Phil Oneile, General Manager - Marketing & Loyalty, ALH Hotels said: “We are thrilled to partner with FANZO to provide customers with a new, fun and easy way of engaging with digital sports tipping. Whether you’re chasing the $50k grand prize or just want bragging rights over your mates in a private league, this is the ultimate way to experience the footy season."
The 2026 pub+ footy tipping competition features a free to enter major $100,000 national prize pool ($50,000 per code), alongside a new feature set designed to rival established digital platforms.
For the 2026 season, tippers can compete in three distinct formats:
● National League: Networked across 340+ pubs with a shot at the major $100k prize pool and weekly performance rewards.
● Venue Leagues: Localised competitions for regulars competing for venue-level prize pools.
● Private Leagues (New for 2026): A game-changing new feature that allows users to create custom leagues to compete directly against mates, blending the social rivalry of private tipping with the benefits of the pub ecosystem.
Jonathan Richards, Managing Director at FANZO ANZ, added: “Footy tipping is part of the fabric of Australian culture, and it’s at its absolute best at the pub. Tipping at the local sparks debate, builds community and has brought fans together for generations. What’s changed is how fans want to engage. Today, they expect seamless, high-quality digital experiences that add to the excitement of game day. That’s why we’re proud to partner with ALH to bring a best-in-class tipping experience to their guests right across the country.”
The program is proudly sponsored by Hahn Super Dry, with weekly prizes featuring Hahn and XXXX products (excluding QLD and NT).
To celebrate the launch, ALH is offering an early bird prize - any participant who registers for the competition via the pub+ app before 9 February will be rewarded with a prize redeemable at their local ALH venue.
Registration is open now. The starting round for tips opens on 19 February. For more information or to download the pub+ app, visit http://www.pubplus.com.au/footy-tipping.
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About ALH Hotels
ALH offers a diverse hospitality experience including sports bars, bistros, restaurants, cafes, accommodation, nightclubs, live sports, racing and electronic gaming. Our hotels are located in capital cities and urban and regional centres across Australia. ALH employs over 15,000 people across Australia at more than 350 licensed venues. Our main business activities are pub operations such as bar, foods, accommodation, functions and entertainment. We also acquire, redevelop and refurbish venues to optimise our portfolio and offer state-of-the-art, comfortable and interesting places to visit.
About Endeavour Group
Endeavour Group is Australia’s leading retail drinks and hospitality business, with more than 28,000 team members united around the group’s purpose of “creating a more sociable future together”. Its portfolio of trusted brands includes Dan Murphy’s and BWS, as well as the nation’s largest portfolio of hotels, including many Australian icons such as Brisbane’s Breakfast Creek Hotel and Melbourne’s Young & Jackson Hotel. In total, Endeavour Group has more than 2,000 retail stores and hotels across Australia.
About FANZO
FANZO is the world’s most-used venue finder for sports fans. Their platform drives foot traffic into 3000 Australian pubs and bars whilst increasing patron engagement during live sporting events through social gamification and in-venue rewards. Founded in 2012, with offices in London, Melbourne, Dublin, Boston and Paris, FANZO serves 6 million sports fans and 47,000 partner venues globally, as well as partners including Foxtel, Asahi, Guinness, Budweiser, UEFA, World Rugby, Heineken and Coca Cola. For more information, visit www.fanzo.com/en-au/about.
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