Is DFS legal in the District of Columbia?
- Salary-cap DFS
- Available, no state licensing
- Pick'em
- Available
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Sites available
- 8
The law in the District of Columbia
The District of Columbia has no law specific to DFS. Neither DraftKings' nor FanDuel's current availability list includes DC, so confirm in the app before you deposit. Pick'em here is mostly peer-to-peer (PrizePicks, Underdog, Sleeper and Betr); only Dabble still lists house-style contests. Players must be 18 or older.
Sites you can play in the District of Columbia
Peer-to-peer pick'em, Pools, Prediction market
NFLCFBNBACBB+2States 40Min deposit $10No current offer listed
Peer-to-peer pick'em, Prediction market
NFLCFBNBACBB+5States 37Min deposit $10New users who play a first $5 lineup get $150 in bonus lineups if it wins, plus $25 in bonus packs after buying a first $5 pack
Peer-to-peer pick'em
NFLCFBNBACBB+9States 35Min deposit —No current offer listed
Pick'em, Peer-to-peer pick'em, Best ball, Prediction market
NFLCFBNBACBB+7States 35Min deposit $10New 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)
Pick'em, Peer-to-peer pick'em, Sweepstakes, Prediction market
NFLCFBNBACBB+6States 34Min deposit $10No current offer listed
Pick'em, Peer-to-peer pick'em
NFLCFBNBACBB+10States 32Min deposit —Place a $10 real-money entry and get $20 in Bonus Cash (offer runs Oct 8-Dec 31, 2026)
Pick'em, Peer-to-peer pick'em
NFLCFBNBAWNBA+10States 32Min deposit $10$5 free entry on sign-up plus a 100% first-deposit match up to $100 in promo funds (promo funds expire after 7 days)
Peer-to-peer pick'em, Prediction market, Season-long, Pools
NFLCFBNBACBB+9States 31Min deposit —100% match on first Player Picks deposit, up to $100
Sports prediction markets in the District of Columbia
These exchanges are regulated federally by the CFTC rather than by the state, and several states are fighting them in court, so availability can change quickly. See the tracker for the latest rulings.
Prediction market
NFLCFBNBACBB+6States 48Min deposit $10No current offer listed
District of Columbia DFS questions
Is daily fantasy legal in the District of Columbia?
Available. The major daily fantasy sites operate in the District of Columbia, which doesn't license DFS operators. The District of Columbia has no law specific to DFS. Neither DraftKings' nor FanDuel's current availability list includes DC, so confirm in the app before you deposit. Pick'em here is mostly peer-to-peer (PrizePicks, Underdog, Sleeper and Betr); only Dabble still lists house-style contests. Players must be 18 or older.
Is PrizePicks or Underdog legal in the District of Columbia?
Pick'em in the District of Columbia: available. PrizePicks accepts players here, and Underdog does too. Products can differ by state, so check the app.
How old do you have to be to play DFS in the District of Columbia?
18 years old.
Which DFS sites can I use in the District of Columbia?
As of our last check: Splash Sports, PrizePicks, DraftKings Pick6, Underdog, Betr Picks, Dabble, ParlayPlay and Sleeper.
Is sports betting legal in the District of Columbia?
Yes, the District of Columbia has legal sports betting. DFS and sports betting are regulated separately.
Sources and corrections
Last checked Nov 2, 2026. We build every state page from the sources below and recheck them regularly. Laws and operator availability change; confirm in the app before you play.
This page summarizes public information and is not legal advice. Confidence in this summary: medium.