Dream11 Games: Every Fantasy Sport Explained in One Place

In fantasy sports you act as a team manager. You pick real players from an upcoming match, name a captain and vice-captain, and your team earns points based on how those players perform. Because points come from real events, you follow the game closely and every decision feels meaningful.

Contests are free to enter today, after Dream11 ended paid cash contests in August 2025. Where rewards are offered, they are non-cash, such as vouchers or merchandise. You can join public contests, practice contests or private leagues, and you can play several sports from one account.

• Team building: you select real players within the limits set for each sport.
• Roles and limits: most sports require a balanced mix of positions.
• Captain and vice-captain: these picks earn bonus multipliers, such as 2x and 1.5x in cricket.
• Lock time: teams cannot be edited once the match begins.
• Live scoring: points update as events happen on the field.
• Leaderboards: your rank changes throughout the match.

Because these ideas carry over, skills you build in one sport help you learn another faster.

• Cricket: runs, wickets, catches, run-outs and strong strike rates or economy rates.
• Football: goals, assists, clean sheets, saves and defensive actions.
• Kabaddi: raid points, tackle points and bonus actions.
• Basketball: points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks.
• Hockey: goals, assists, saves and defensive contributions.

Exact point values and rules can change, so the scoring table inside the official app is always the final reference. Our sport guides explain the logic behind each system so that you understand why certain players are valued more than others.

1. 1

   Start with what you watch

   The more you know about a sport, the better your picks. Choose a sport you already follow.

2. 2

   Consider match length

   Cricket Tests last days, while kabaddi and basketball games finish quickly. Pick a length that suits your routine.

3. 3

   Check scoring complexity

   Football and kabaddi scoring is easy to grasp. Cricket has more categories but plenty of guidance.

4. 4

   Try a practice contest

   Test the format with no pressure, then move to public contests or a private league.

5. 5

   Add a second sport

   Once comfortable, try another sport to keep the year interesting.

No strategy is guaranteed. Sport is unpredictable, so enjoy the process and learn from every match.

1. 1

   Day one: set up

   Register through the registration guide, log in and explore the home screen.

2. 2

   Day two: read the rules

   Open the scoring rules for your chosen sport and note which actions earn the most points.

3. 3

   Day three: practise

   Join a practice contest and build a team without worrying about rank.

4. 4

   Day four: review

   Compare your team with the top teams afterwards and see which picks made the difference.

5. 5

   Day five onward: expand

   Try a private league with friends or a second sport, and keep learning from every match.

Taking your time is the best strategy. Fantasy sports reward patience, research and curiosity far more than impulsive guesses.

Playing a single sport year-round can become repetitive. Switching to football during a cricket off-season, or trying kabaddi and basketball for quick sessions, keeps the experience lively and teaches you to think about teams in new ways. Concepts such as form, match-ups, captains and balance carry across sports, so insights from one often improve your picks in another.

If you are unsure where to start, browse the guides for cricket, football, kabaddi, basketball and hockey, then pick the one that matches your schedule and interests.

Install the app only from official sources, using our app download guide. Create your account through the registration guide and sign in with the login guide, keeping your one-time password private. Read the terms and disclaimer, set time limits for yourself, and take breaks around busy tournaments. If anything starts to feel stressful, step away.