Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Dream11 Switches to Free-to-Play Model After Online Gaming Ban
Dream11, a popular fantasy sports platform, is changing how it works in India.
The government made a new rule that stops online games where you can win real money.
Because of this, Dream11 is now letting people play for free.
Instead of using money, the platform now uses ads and sponsors like Swiggy to make money.
Players can still enjoy daily contests, but now they win sponsored prizes.
This change helps Dream11 stay popular with its 250 million users and attract advertisers.
Dream11 has moved from money-based games to free-to-play due to new Indian legislation.
The platform has stopped paid contests, which were previously the core of its business.
Users can now participate in free daily contests with prizes sponsored by brands.
Dream11 has a substantial user base of 250 million users, with 10 million active daily.
Advertisers such as Swiggy, Astrotalk and Tata Neu are supporting the new free-to-play format.
- Who
- Dream11
- What
- Shifted from a real-money gaming model to a free-to-play model.
- When
- After a new legislation that prohibits online games involving real money.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to new legislation prohibiting online games involving real money.
- Company
- Dream11
- Business Model Change
- Transitioning to free-to-play with ads and sponsorships
- Reason for Shift
- New legislation prohibiting real-money online games in India
- User Base
- 250 million registered users
- Active Users
- Approximately 10 million daily
- Advertisers
- Swiggy, Astrotalk, Tata Neu
- Platform Integration
- FanCode streaming content on Dream11 app