Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won
“What started as a small gathering of sports nerds at MIT became one of the most influential events in modern sports.”
Synopsis
What started as a small gathering of sports nerds at MIT became one of the most influential events in modern sports. “Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won” traces the rise of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, from its scrappy beginnings two decades ago to its outsized impact on the way teams, leagues, and fans understand the games they love. We explore the big ideas that reshaped sports, the backlash that followed, and what the future of analytics might look like. Featuring reflections from Bill Simmons, Daryl Morey, Jessica Gelman, Zach Lowe, Shane Battier, Michael Lewis, and more.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Steffanell
- Screenplay & Story
- Kirk Goldsberry, Alan Siegel
- Original Title
- Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Ringer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Steffanell
Kirk Goldsberry, Alan Siegel
Justin Sayles, Alan Siegel, Isaac Levy-Rubinett, Jesse Aron
Department Leadership Roster
Kirk Goldsberry
Writer
Alan Siegel
Writer
Justin Sayles
Producer
Alan Siegel
Producer
Isaac Levy-Rubinett
Producer
Jesse Aron
Producer
Tony Steffanell
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won about?
What started as a small gathering of sports nerds at MIT became one of the most influential events in modern sports. “Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won” traces the rise of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, from its scrappy beginnings two decades ago to its outsized impact on the way teams, leagues, and fans understand the games they love. We explore the big ideas that reshaped sports, the backlash that followed, and what the future of analytics might look like. Featuring reflections from Bill Simmons, Daryl Morey, Jessica Gelman, Zach Lowe, Shane Battier, Michael Lewis, and more.
Who directed Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won?
Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won was directed by Tony Steffanell.
Who stars in Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won?
The principal cast of Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won includes Kirk Goldsberry, Jessica Gelman, Daryl Morey, Bill Simmons, Michael Lewis.
When was Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won released and how long is it?
Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won?
Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).