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.

Documentary

29m
March 6, 2026 · United States of America

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: March 6, 2026
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: The Ringer Films
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site