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Dream11 pivots to free sports engagement platform

By Startup Enthusiast · 27 August 2026

What they do

Dream11 operates a multi-sport platform providing live streaming, statistics, commentary, and community experiences for fans

The company has ended all prize-money contests and transitioned to a free-to-play model following new gaming regulations

This pivot follows the 2025 law prohibiting online money games, which impacted over 95% of the company's previous revenue

Dream11 has officially ended all prize-money contests on its platform.
The company completed a pivot to become a global sports engagement platform.
Users confirmed that paid contests have stopped and subscription fees are being refunded.
The platform now focuses on AI-first personalization for sports fans worldwide.
The service provides live streaming, match statistics, commentary, and community-driven social contests.
The company previously tested this model through IPL 2026 using creator-led watch-alongs.

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 prohibited online money games in India.
This legislative change eliminated more than 95% of the company's total revenue.
The company halted all paid contests immediately after the law came into force.

The platform serves a user base of 300 million people.
It offers content across multiple sports, leagues, teams, and individual players.
The platform uses AI to personalize the experience based on user preferences.
It operates from its corporate office in Worli, Mumbai.
The business is now structured as a free-to-play engagement model.