Your game.Your voice.Your seat at
the table.
Sports Player Council
Join a small council helping shape a new sports video game. Selected members will be active on the council for one year, with opportunities to take part in multiple waves of testing.Receive $50 / £50 just by being accepted in!
to apply.
Questions about the council?
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First-round playtests
November 2026
Ages 16–24 · Los Angeles & LondonLos Angeles, USA
Culver City, CA 90230
Fri, Nov 63–7pm
Sat, Nov 710am–2pm or 3–7pm
London, United Kingdom
Fri, Nov 133–7pm
Sat, Nov 1410am–2pm or 3–7pm
Only one day required. Teen groups on weekends. All times local.
What joining the council involves
- A year-long commitment
- Be ready to stay actively involved on the council for one year.
- Your Xbox, PSN, or Steam handle
- You’ll need your handle for the platform you play on to apply. Before joining, we’ll verify your gaming handle and identity.
- Consent where needed
- We’ll confirm any required consent before you join, including parental consent if you’re under 18.
A small council.
A real say.
This is more than a traditional playtest: it’s a year-long role on a player council. We take the selection process and your contribution seriously, and we ask you to bring that same commitment. Help the team understand what matters to players like you as the game develops.
Multiple waves of testing.
If selected, you’ll have opportunities to return, see what’s changed, and share feedback as the game develops.
Put your experience in the conversation.
Help the team see the game through the eyes of an authentic, highly engaged sports-game player.
Your time.
Recognized.
Make an impact on the game.
Get paid for the research you take part in.
Surveys
Share your perspective
In-person playtests
Get hands-on with the game
Week-long studies
Spend more time with it
Online diary studies
Reflect on your experience
Amounts are shown in USD and GBP per study, with GBP amounts rounded up. Opportunities and compensation depend on selection and the study. Participation and earnings are not guaranteed.
A place you
apply for.
The application process takes about 10 minutes. You’ll need your Xbox, PSN, or Steam handle to apply. Spots are extremely limited. Applying does not guarantee acceptance.
- 01
Complete the initial screener
Tell us about yourself, the sports games you play, and your experience.
- 02
Take part in an interview
If selected to move forward, you’ll take part in our interview process so we can learn more about your fit for the council.
- 03
Complete verification and consent
We’ll verify your gaming handle and identity, confirm any required consent—including parental consent if you’re under 18—and ask you to sign an NDA.
- 04
Join the council panel
Once selected and all required checks are complete, you’ll join the council for one year of active involvement.
Trust is part of the team.
Participation is confidential, but it is not anonymous to our research team. We verify participants’ identities, and an NDA is required.
Keep the game, what you see, and what you discuss within the research. Your discretion is part of your place on the council.
Come play.
Have a say.
Los Angeles
InterpretLabs UXRCulver City No. 2
600 Corporate Pointe
Culver City, CA 90230
London
Wellington House125 Strand, London
WC2R 0AP (opens map in a new tab)
Video: a tour of Interpret’s facilities.
Our community partners
Before you
take your shot.
How long is the commitment?
Council members will be actively involved for one year. This goes beyond a traditional playtest, with opportunities to contribute across multiple waves of testing. We take the process seriously and ask members to do the same. Specific activities are shared with invitations.
Who should apply?
Players aged 16–24 based in the Los Angeles or London metro area who are highly engaged and skilled in sports video games. We’ll learn about your games, experience, and fit through a screener survey and interview.
Does applying mean I’m in?
No. Places are extremely limited. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to interview, and only selected players will join the council.
Can I participate anonymously?
No. We confirm who you are, and an NDA is required. The game and everything shared during the research must stay confidential.
How does compensation work?
Amounts vary by study, as shown above. Specific activities and compensation are shared with invitations. Joining the council does not guarantee study invitations or earnings.
Bring your game.
Help shape what’s next.
September 23–30, 2026 · Ages 16–24 · Los Angeles & London
Extremely limited places.
Application does not guarantee acceptance.