Arena Player Picks

Welcome to Arena Player Picks, our peer-to-peer (P2P) daily fantasy sports (DFS) contest, where you compete against other users for cash prizes based on predefined contest rules.

Where Can I Play Player Picks?

Arena Player Picks is available in 21 states including Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Stay tuned as we open eligibility in more states soon!

Scoring & Contest Rules

Scoring

Scoring is based on the accuracy of your predictions.

Points

• Projection Win: 1 point

• DNP (Did Not Play): 0.5 points

• Push (Tied Projection): 0.5 points

• Loss (Incorrect Pick): 0 points

Your lineup’s total score is the sum of all pick scores.

Contest Visibility

Group rankings and scores are hidden during the week and are revealed once the weekly contest ends.

• Weekly contests conclude Sunday at 11:59 PM ET

• Group rankings become visible after final settlement

Winning lineups may be paid earlier, but rankings are shown only after all games in the contest window have concluded.

How Lineups Win

In Player Picks, lineups are resolved based on predefined win conditions, not live ranking.

Perfect Lineup

If all player picks in your lineup are correct, your lineup is considered a Perfect Lineup.

• Perfect lineups are paid immediately once the final pick settles

• This payout is guaranteed and does not depend on other users’ results

Multiple perfect lineups may occur in the same group

Fallback Resolution (If No Perfect Lineup Exists)

If no lineup in the group achieves a perfect result, Player Picks applies predefined fallback rules to determine winning lineups.

Fallback payouts are:

• Applied only when no perfect lineup exists

• Based on lineup size (2-pick, 3-pick, etc.)

• Calculated using fixed payout multipliers disclosed before entry

If fallback conditions are not met, lineups are graded as losses.

Payout Multipliers

Payouts are calculated as a multiplier of your entry fee:

• 2 Picks → 3x (perfect only)

• 3 Picks → 5x (perfect), 1.5x (fallback)

• 4 Picks → 10x (perfect), 2x (fallback)

• 5 Picks → 20x (perfect), 3x (fallback)

Fallback payouts apply only if no perfect lineup exists in the group.

Payout Timing

The timing of contest payouts depends on whether a lineup meets a win condition or requires group-level settlement.

• Perfect lineup payouts typically process immediately after grading

• Fallback payouts are processed after the weekly contest ends and group results are finalized

All payouts are subject to official stat confirmation.

Win Labels

Lineups that receive a payout will be marked as Win.

• A Win may result from a perfect lineup, or

• A Win may result from fallback rules when no perfect lineup exists in the group

If a lineup is paid via fallback rules, the win label may appear even if not all picks were correct.

Getting Started

1. Register for an account

Aside from our regular app signup flow, we require additional information to get started with Player Picks (P2P) such as your legal name, email address, date of birth, and address. We require this personal identifying information to ensure that you pass KYC (Know Your Customer) as well as meet state-mandated age and location requirements in daily fantasy sports contests.

2. Verify your identity

We confirm your identity so our community stays safe and compliant. Our verification tools and partnership with Shufti allows us to confirm and authenticate your identity, comply with applicable laws, and safeguard Arena and its players from fraud and bad actors so that we can operate and provide the safest environment possible. Once you correctly enter the requested information and have submitted valid legal identification, you will be ready to get started and create your first lineup. It only takes 1-2 minutes to complete the flow and get started.

3. Make your first deposit

Once you pass through the KYC process, you’ll be able to fund your account by completing your first deposit. You can deposit via your bank, debit card, and Apple Pay currently. Check to see if there are first deposit promos as we run those from time to time.

4. Pick More or Less on 2-5 player stats

Browse player projections and select 'More' or 'Less' on the player props of your choice. If you create a perfect lineup, you can win big. You can also compete for group prizes. Choose More or Less on 2 to 5 player projected stats of your choice across all sports. The more picks, the higher the payout. Win up to 20x. You can browse by sport, prop type, and trending picks all in-app.

Choose Your Entry Fee

The minimum entry fee on Arena is $5.

You can view your potential payout as you type in your entry fee. Play responsibly.

Submit Your Lineup

After making 2-5 picks for your lineup and setting your entry fee, you're ready to get in on the action! Submit your lineup and watch the results in real time in the app under 'Open Picks' in the app. Watch the player stats as they move instantly as the games progress.

Join the Arena Discord to chat with other pick makers, get inspired, and talk sports.

More Information on Player Picks

For most props available in Arena, you simply select "Less" or "More" on the player prop. For some markets, there will only be a "single-direction prop" available. This means only the "Less" or "More" direction will be available - not both. You can only add one single-direction prop to your lineup. Single-direction props in Arena most often only show the "More" option as available. This is most common in the following markets:

NFL

• More 0.5 Passing TDs

• More 0.5 Rushing TDs

• More 0.5 Interceptions Thrown

NBA

• More 0.5 Blocks (Guards)

• More 0.5 Steals (Big Men)

• More 0.5 Triple-Double (Non-stars)

MLB

• Over 0.5 HR

• Over Stolen Bases

• More 0.5 Hits (Pitchers)

NHL

• Over 0.5 Goals (Defensemen)

• Over 0.5 Assists (Defensemen)

Soccer

• More 0.5 Assists (Defensemen)

• More 0.5 Goals (Defensemen)

• More PK Taken (non PK taker)

Tennis

• More 0.5 Aces (Return Specialists / Clay)

Note: Arena reserves the right to cancel any active lineup, refund/cancel any closed lineup, and publish only one-direction props at its sole discretion. If you need further clarification, contact Arena Support at support@arenasports.io.