Head to head
DraftKings Predictions vs Fanatics Markets (2026)
DraftKings Predictions is DraftKings' sports-led event-contract exchange. Fanatics Markets is sports-led event contracts from the Fanatics brand. Here’s how the two compare on funding, markets, fees and ease of use.
Side by side
| DraftKings Predictions | Fanatics Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | ||
| Funding | Bank & debit (USD) | Bank & debit (USD) |
| Custody | Held by the platform | Held by the platform |
| Learning curve | Low | Low |
| Regulation | CFTC-regulated; in-house DKeX exchange | CFTC-regulated event contracts |
| Best markets | Sports outcomes, props & futures | Sports & events |
| Best for | Sports props & futures | Sports fans & Fanatics users |
Assessment as of June 2026. Availability and features vary by US state and change over time.
Funding & custody
Both DraftKings Predictions and Fanatics Markets fund in US dollars with no crypto required — DraftKings Predictions uses bank & debit (usd), and Fanatics Markets uses bank & debit (usd). In both cases the platform holds your balance, so getting started is quick.
Markets & coverage
On coverage, DraftKings Predictions leans toward sports outcomes, props & futures, whereas Fanatics Markets centres on sports & events. If your priority is sports props & futures, DraftKings Predictions fits best; if it's sports fans & fanatics users, Fanatics Markets is the stronger home.
Ease of use
Both are straightforward to get going with (low and low learning curves), so neither has a real edge on ease of use. Read the full DraftKings Predictions review and Fanatics Markets review for the detail behind each rating.
Why pick each
DraftKings Predictions
- Instantly familiar to DraftKings sportsbook users
- Strong sports props and futures
Best for sports props & futures. Read the full review.
Fanatics Markets
- Backed by a major sports brand
- Sports-led event contracts
Best for sports fans & fanatics users. Read the full review.
The verdict
There's no universal winner — they're built for different priorities, which is why many traders keep both. Choose DraftKings Predictions if you want sports props & futures; choose Fanatics Markets if sports fans & fanatics users matters more to you. Overall we rate DraftKings Predictions a little higher (4.0 vs 3.8), but the right pick is the one whose markets and funding suit you.
Frequently asked questions
DraftKings Predictions or Fanatics Markets — which is better?
Neither is universally better; they suit different priorities. DraftKings Predictions is best for sports props & futures, while Fanatics Markets is best for sports fans & fanatics users. Pick the one whose markets and funding match how you want to trade.
Can you use both DraftKings Predictions and Fanatics Markets?
Yes. Running both lets you compare prices on the same event and reach markets one lists that the other does not — DraftKings Predictions leans toward sports outcomes, props & futures, while Fanatics Markets centres on sports & events.
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