FanDuel vs Underdog
Both cover NFL, CFB, NBA, CBB, WNBA and MLB and more. Here's where they differ.
Key differences
- FanDuel is available in 9 more states than Underdog.
- FanDuel also offers salary cap DFS.
- FanDuel covers NASCAR, which Underdog doesn't.
- Underdog also offers pick'em, peer-to-peer pick'em and prediction markets.
- Underdog covers Esports, which FanDuel doesn't.
| Contest types | Salary cap, Best ball | Pick'em, Peer-to-peer pick'em, Best ball, Prediction market |
|---|---|---|
| States | 44 | 35 |
| Sports | NFL, CFB, NBA, CBB, WNBA, MLB, NHL, Golf, NASCAR, MMA, Soccer | NFL, CFB, NBA, CBB, WNBA, MLB, NHL, Golf, MMA, Soccer, Esports |
| Minimum age | 18+ | 18+ |
| Min deposit | — | $10 |
| Payouts | ACH / bank transfer, Debit card, Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, Check, FanDuel Play+, Interac (Canada only) | PayPal, Trustly (online banking), Venmo, Debit card, Paysafe, Apple Pay |
| New-user offer | — | New customers play $5, get $50 instantly; sign up with code UDPROMO (Underdog's App Store listing instead advertises a Gimme Pick plus up to $1,000 in bonus funds on a first deposit) |
| Canada | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2009 | 2020 |
| Owner | Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE: FLUT) | Underdog Sports Holdings, Inc. (private); IG Group Holdings plc (LSE: IGG) agreed Jul 30, 2026 to acquire 100%, pending US regulatory approvals |
| Visit FanDuel(opens in a new tab) | Visit Underdog(opens in a new tab) |
The table is built from each listing's published details. See the FanDuel and Underdog profiles for their sources and check dates.