Dream11 alternatives in the USA that pay real money

Real-money options

Runtiva — the same credit-budget, captain/vice-captain format Dream11 players know, with live ball-by-ball scoring, same-day payouts, and American sports in the same wallet. Peer-to-peer: you play other fans, never the house. Free contests are live now; paid contests open July 23, 2026.

GullyCricket — a US fantasy cricket operator running real-money contests since 2019, covering the major international and franchise tournaments.

Free-to-play options

Not ready to deposit? These are free — good for learning or casual play, but they pay no cash: Dream11's US app (now a free 'sports watch-along', no cash contests) and the official ICC and IPL fantasy games.

How to choose

• Check your state first. Paid DFS is legal in most states but not all, and a few set the minimum age at 19 or 21. A good platform verifies your eligibility automatically at signup.
• Look at payouts. How fast can you actually withdraw, and by what method? Runtiva supports same-day options; always read the cashout terms before depositing.
• Match the format to what you know. If you played Dream11, the credit-budget, captain and vice-captain format will feel identical on Runtiva.
• Prefer peer-to-peer. Contests where players fund the prize pool and compete against each other are the most durable format under US fantasy law.

Coming from Dream11?

Runtiva was built for exactly this move: the same format you already know, legal for real money in the US, with live scoring and Major League Cricket, the IPL, and international series covered. New to the US “DFS” wrapper around it? Read what cricket DFS is, or the full story of what changed for Dream11 in America.