Fantasy Sports

Fantasy sports are online games where participants assemble virtual teams composed of real-life athletes from a professional sport. These teams compete based on the statistical performance of the athletes in actual games. Participants earn points based on the performance metrics of their chosen players, such as goals scored, assists, yards gained, and other relevant statistics, depending on the sport.

Players typically join a league, which can be private among friends or public, and compete against others by drafting players through a selection process. The goal is to accumulate the highest number of points over the duration of the season or specific competitions. Fantasy sports often involve strategy in drafting players, managing rosters, and making trades or waiver claims throughout the season, reflecting the participants’ knowledge and analytical skills regarding the sport and its players.

There are various formats of fantasy sports, including season-long leagues, daily fantasy sports (DFS), and dynasty leagues, each with their own rules and structures. Fantasy sports have gained immense popularity, especially in North America, and have developed into a significant cultural phenomenon with substantial online engagement and dedicated platforms.