Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won

Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won (2026)

What started as a small gathering of sports nerds at MIT became one of the most influential events in modern sports.

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2026-03-06
  • Runtime: 0h 29min
  • Production Company: The Ringer Films
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Tony Steffanell

Summary

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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  • Kirk Goldsberry

    as Host
  • Jessica Gelman

    as Herself
  • Daryl Morey

    as Himself
  • Bill Simmons

    as Himself
  • Michael Lewis

    as Himself
  • Shane Battier

    as Himself
  • Zach Lowe

    as Himself
Writing Kirk Goldsberry Writer
Writing Alan Siegel Writer
Production Justin Sayles Producer
Production Alan Siegel Producer
Production Isaac Levy-Rubinett Producer
Production Jesse Aron Producer
Directing Tony Steffanell Director

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