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.
Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won 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.
Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won (2026) is a documentary film directed by Tony Steffanell, released on March 6, 2026 with a runtime of 29m. It stars Kirk Goldsberry, Jessica Gelman, Daryl Morey and Bill Simmons.
- Director:
- Tony Steffanell
- Writers:
- Kirk Goldsberry, Alan Siegel
- Producers:
- Justin Sayles, Alan Siegel, Isaac Levy-Rubinett
- Production:
- Ringer Films
- Status:
- Released
Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kirk Goldsberry
as Host
- Jessica Gelman
Jessica Gelman
as Herself
- Daryl Morey
Daryl Morey
as Himself
Bill Simmons
as Himself
Michael Lewis
as Himself
Shane Battier
as Himself
- Zach Lowe
Zach Lowe
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Tony Steffanell, written by Kirk Goldsberry and Alan Siegel, produced by Justin Sayles, Alan Siegel and Isaac Levy-Rubinett.
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Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won?
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The main cast of Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won (2026) includes Kirk Goldsberry, Jessica Gelman, Daryl Morey, Bill Simmons and Michael Lewis. The film was directed by Tony Steffanell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won released?
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Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won was released on March 6, 2026 and runs for 29m.