Quick answer: The best apps like Dream11 in 2026 depend on where you live. In the US, the main paid daily fantasy apps are DraftKings, FanDuel, Underdog and PrizePicks, and Sleeper, ESPN Fantasy and Yahoo Fantasy are the top free season-long apps. In the UK and Europe, Fantasy Premier League, UEFA Champions League Fantasy, FanTeam and Sorare lead. In Australia, AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach are the big names. In India, Dream11, My11Circle and other apps now run free-to-play only, because the 2025 Online Gaming Act banned real-money games.
Key takeaways
- Dream11 stopped paid contests in August 2025 and moved to a free-to-play model (exchange4media). My11Circle, MPL and other Indian real-money apps also suspended cash games (Entrackr).
- Paid fantasy contests are legal in many US states, but not all. Always check the app's list of allowed states.
- Fantasy Premier League is the biggest free fantasy game for a domestic football league, with millions of players every season.
- Season-long apps suit friend leagues; daily fantasy apps suit quick, one-day contests.
- Want to launch your own Dream11-style app? Free-to-play is the safest model to start with in most countries.
What are the best apps like Dream11 in 2026?
| # | App | Main markets | Sports | Format | Paid contests? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dream11 | India | Cricket, football, kabaddi, more | Daily | No (free-to-play since 2025) |
| 2 | My11Circle | India | Cricket, more | Daily | No (real money suspended) |
| 3 | MPL | India, international | Fantasy plus casual games | Daily | Not in India |
| 4 | IPL Fantasy League | India, global cricket fans | Cricket (IPL) | Season-long | No (free) |
| 5 | DraftKings | US, Canada | NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, more | Daily | Yes, where legal |
| 6 | FanDuel | US | NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, more | Daily | Yes, where legal |
| 7 | Underdog | US | NFL, NBA, more | Best ball, pick'em | Yes, where legal |
| 8 | PrizePicks | US | NFL, NBA, more | Pick'em | Yes, where legal |
| 9 | Sleeper | US | NFL, NBA, more | Season-long, pick'em | In some states |
| 10 | ESPN Fantasy | US | NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, more | Season-long | No (free) |
| 11 | Yahoo Fantasy | US | NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL | Season-long and daily | Some |
| 12 | NFL Fantasy | US | NFL | Season-long | No (free) |
| 13 | CBS Sports Fantasy | US | NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL | Season-long | Free and paid leagues |
| 14 | Fantrax | US, Canada, global | Many, incl. soccer and hockey | Season-long, dynasty | Free and paid leagues |
| 15 | Fantasy Premier League | UK, global | Football | Season-long | No (free) |
| 16 | UEFA Champions League Fantasy | Europe, global | Football | Season-long | No (free) |
| 17 | FanTeam | Europe | Football, more | Daily and season-long | Yes, where licensed |
| 18 | Sorare | Global | Football, NBA, MLB | Card-based fantasy | Free and paid cards |
| 19 | AFL Fantasy | Australia | Australian rules football | Season-long | No (free) |
| 20 | SuperCoach | Australia | AFL, NRL | Season-long | Free and premium |
Availability, paid features and allowed states change often, so check each app's terms where you live.
Which Dream11 alternatives work in India now?
India's Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act (August 2025) bans real-money online games, including paid fantasy contests. Petitions against the law are pending in the Supreme Court, but the ban applies until the court rules otherwise.
1. Dream11
Dream11 is still India's best-known fantasy cricket brand. Since August 2025 it runs free-to-play contests funded by ads, sponsors and brand partnerships.
Best for: cricket fans who want the biggest community and match coverage.
2. My11Circle
My11Circle was one of Dream11's main rivals in paid contests. It suspended real-money games after the 2025 law.
Best for: existing users who already know its contest style.
3. MPL (Mobile Premier League)
MPL mixed fantasy sports with casual games. It shut its real-money business in India and is focusing on international markets.
Best for: players who want fantasy and casual games in one app.
4. IPL Fantasy League
The official IPL fantasy game is free and runs for the IPL season.
Best for: IPL fans who want an official, free league.
What are the best Dream11 alternatives in the US?
5. DraftKings
DraftKings is one of the two biggest US daily fantasy platforms, with salary-cap contests across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and more. Learn how it works in our guide to building a platform like DraftKings.
Best for: experienced daily fantasy players.
6. FanDuel
FanDuel is DraftKings' main rival in daily fantasy and is known for a clean app and simple contest lobby. See our FanDuel-like app development guide.
Best for: players who want quick daily contests.
7. Underdog
Underdog is popular for best-ball drafts and pick'em contests that take only a few minutes. Read how to develop an app like Underdog Fantasy.
Best for: fans who want fast drafts without managing a roster all season.
8. PrizePicks
PrizePicks lets players pick more or less on a few player stats instead of building a full team.
Best for: casual mobile players.
9. Sleeper
Sleeper is a social-first app for season-long leagues, with league chat, trades and a modern design. It is a favourite for friend and dynasty leagues. Read how to build a fantasy football app like Sleeper.
Best for: friend groups and dynasty leagues.
10. ESPN Fantasy
ESPN Fantasy offers free season-long leagues for the major US sports, with ESPN news and analysis built in.
Best for: beginners and office leagues.
11. Yahoo Fantasy
Yahoo Fantasy is one of the longest-running fantasy platforms, with free season-long leagues for NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL.
Best for: traditional season-long players.
12. NFL Fantasy
The NFL's official fantasy game is free and focused only on the NFL.
Best for: NFL fans who want the official game.
13. CBS Sports Fantasy
CBS Sports offers free and paid season-long leagues with deep commissioner settings.
Best for: commissioners who want full control of league rules.
14. Fantrax
Fantrax supports many sports and very custom formats, including dynasty and keeper leagues, and is popular for soccer and hockey leagues in North America.
Best for: advanced players who want custom scoring.
What are the best Dream11 alternatives in the UK, Europe and Australia?
15. Fantasy Premier League (FPL)
FPL is the official free fantasy game of the Premier League and the biggest game of its kind, played by millions of fans around the world every season.
Best for: football fans anywhere in the world.
16. UEFA Champions League Fantasy
UEFA's official free game follows the Champions League from the league phase to the final.
Best for: fans of European club football.
17. FanTeam
FanTeam is a Europe-focused fantasy platform with daily and season-long football contests in markets where it is licensed.
Best for: European players who want daily football contests.
18. Sorare
Sorare is a card-based fantasy game. Players collect digital player cards and use them to build lineups for football, NBA and MLB.
Best for: collectors who enjoy card games and fantasy together.
19. AFL Fantasy
The AFL's official free fantasy game is a fixture for Australian rules football fans. Read how to develop a fantasy sports app like AFL Fantasy.
Best for: AFL fans.
20. SuperCoach
SuperCoach is a long-running Australian fantasy game for AFL and NRL, with free play and a premium tier for extra stats.
Best for: AFL and NRL fans who want deeper stats.
How do you choose the right fantasy sports app?
- Check where it is legal. Paid contests depend on your state or country. Free apps work almost everywhere.
- Pick the format you enjoy. Season-long for friend leagues, daily for quick contests, pick'em for the fastest games.
- Look at sport coverage. Some apps focus on one league; others cover many sports.
- Test the live scoring. Points should update quickly during games.
- Read the rules on prizes and data. Trusted apps explain scoring, prizes, fees and how they use your data.
Want to build your own app like Dream11?
If you are planning a fantasy app instead of just playing one, start with the model and market. A free-to-play app with sponsored prizes can launch in most countries, while paid contests need licences and state-by-state checks. Our guides on how to build a fantasy cricket app like Dream11 and fantasy cricket app development cost cover features, tech stack and budget in USD. If you want to launch fast, a white-label fantasy sports platform is often the quickest route.
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