Which games are worth watching tonight?

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Why this game stood out.

Every game gets a score. Every score is explained. Here are the top factors that made tonight's top game stand out.

Tonight's narrative

Every game gets a short narrative, written by the app, grounded in the actual state of the season. Not "tune in tonight." Real context.

You set the bar.

Casual, Balanced, Hardcore — or customize the algorithm for the leagues you care about. The app shows you only the games above your line. Some nights that's ten games. Some nights it's two. Some nights it's zero, and that's the point.

The sports app with opinions.

The Lineup Is is an iOS app that ranks every game — NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, WNBA, soccer, college, tennis, golf, F1 — by whether it's actually worth your night. An 11-factor algorithm weighs playoff stakes, rivalry, team quality, spread tightness, broadcast reach, and more. Then it explains its picks in plain English.

Every game, scored

Two hundred games on a busy Saturday. Each one gets an importance score from 0 to 100. No editors, no hot takes — an algorithm with receipts.

Every score, explained

A short narrative for every game, grounded in the actual state of the season. You'll know why a game matters before you commit an evening to it.

Your bar, your lineup

Casual, Balanced, or Hardcore — or tune the algorithm per league. Follow the games that clear your bar with Live Activities on your lock screen.

Out now. Free on iOS.

A fresh slate of games every day, ranked and explained. Download The Lineup Is and see which of tonight's deserve you.

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On Android? Drop your email — we'll let you know when we launch.

Fair questions.

What is The Lineup Is?

A sports app for iPhone that ranks every game by how much it deserves your attention. It scores each game, ranks the day's slate, and tells you — in plain English — which ones are worth watching and why.

How does the importance score work?

An 11-factor algorithm scores every game from 0 to 100. It weighs playoff stakes, rivalry, rankings, how close the matchup projects to be, star power, championship implications, elimination games, momentum, history, and national broadcast reach. Every score comes with its factors shown — no black box. See the full breakdown of all 11 factors.

Which sports and leagues does it cover?

NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and WNBA. Soccer across the Premier League, Champions League, MLS, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Liga MX, and more. College football and basketball. Tennis, golf, and Formula 1. If it airs and it matters, it's scored.

Why not just use ESPN or Apple Sports?

They show you everything — every game, every score, all at once. The Lineup Is does the opposite: it tells you which few games are actually worth your night, and why. It's a filter, not a firehose. Keep both; reach for us when you have one evening and forty games to choose from. More on how they fit together.

Is The Lineup Is free?

Yes. The app is free to download and use. A Pro subscription unlocks the full experience.

Does it hide scores?

No. The Lineup Is shows live scores — it's built for deciding what to watch, not for hiding what happened.

What do I need to run it?

An iPhone on iOS 18 or later.

Is there an Android version?

Not yet. Drop your email above and we'll tell you the moment there is.

Not every game deserves your attention. The Lineup Is tells you which ones do.