Splash-managed Survivor contests use a Winner-Takes-All payout structure. This is the only payout option available for Survivor contests — there is no option to split the prize among multiple finishers.
Why Only Winner-Takes-All?
The Survivor format is built around elimination — the last person standing wins. A split-payout structure isn't compatible with that format, so you won't see a payout customization step when creating a Survivor contest. That's expected behavior, not a missing setting.
What Happens If There's a Tie?
If multiple participants survive to the end, the prize is split equally among all final survivors. Splash handles this automatically.
Similarly, if all remaining entries are eliminated in the same slate, the prize is also split equally.
Optional Prize Splitting Mid-Contest
Some Splash Survivor contests include a Prize Splitting option. If enabled by the commissioner, the remaining survivors can unanimously agree to split the prize before the contest ends. Prize splits require unanimous agreement from all remaining participants and must be finalized before the specified deadline; after the deadline, the contest proceeds with the original payout structure. A participant must propose the split, and the commissioner must have enabled the option before the contest begins. When a split is proposed, the platform contacts all remaining entrants to facilitate the decision-making process. Learn more about Survivor house rules. To increase the likelihood of processing a prize split before the next game, submit requests as early as possible—ideally at least one full day in advance. If early submission is not feasible, send requests earlier in the day on Friday. Note that arranging splits is more challenging on weekends.
Sport-Specific Rules
NBA Survivor Contests: Prize splits are not processed on weekends due to quick game turnarounds and manual verification requirements. Requests can only be facilitated during the business week.
NFL Survivor Contests: These contests are typically winner-take-all unless multiple entries survive to the end. In such cases, the prize is split evenly among the surviving entries. Customizing payout structures or making alternative end-game deal arrangements is not supported.
Scenarios Where Splits Are Not Allowed
Certain contest types, such as specific high-stakes survivor contests, do not support prize splits. For example, once a contest is down to the remaining entries, a split cannot be facilitated for these contest types.
Need a Custom Payout Structure?
If you need more flexibility in how prizes are distributed, consider other contest formats on Splash Sports (like Pick'em or Tiers) that do allow custom payout structures.
Questions? Email support@splashsports.com.