Is DFS legal in Tennessee?
- Salary-cap DFS
- Legal and licensed by the state
- Pick'em
- Peer-to-peer only
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Sites available
- 10
The law in Tennessee
DraftKings and FanDuel both offer salary-cap DFS in Tennessee, where fantasy operators must be licensed or registered with the state. Pick'em is available only in peer-to-peer form, from PrizePicks, Underdog, Sleeper, Betr and Dabble. Players must be 18 or older.
Regulator: Tennessee Sports Wagering Council.
Recent changes: Sept 25, 2026: the Sixth Circuit ruled that Tennessee can regulate Kalshi's sports contracts. Kalshi asked the full court to rehear the case on Oct 9, and the court told the state to respond by Nov 12. Oct 9, 2026: the Sports Wagering Council ordered Underdog to stop offering sports event contracts and warned that continuing would put its fantasy license at risk of revocation. Underdog sued in federal court on Oct 13; the case is pending.
Sites you can play in Tennessee
Salary cap, Best ball
NFLCFBNBACBB+9States 44Min deposit $5New customers get 2 tickets to play free in NFL and NBA contests with a first deposit of $5 or more
Salary cap, Best ball
NFLCFBNBACBB+7States 44Min deposit —No current offer listed
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 Tennessee
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
Tennessee DFS questions
Is daily fantasy legal in Tennessee?
Yes. Daily fantasy sports are legal in Tennessee and licensed by the state. DraftKings and FanDuel both offer salary-cap DFS in Tennessee, where fantasy operators must be licensed or registered with the state. Pick'em is available only in peer-to-peer form, from PrizePicks, Underdog, Sleeper, Betr and Dabble. Players must be 18 or older.
Is PrizePicks or Underdog legal in Tennessee?
Pick'em in Tennessee: peer-to-peer only. 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 Tennessee?
18 years old.
Which DFS sites can I use in Tennessee?
As of our last check: DraftKings, FanDuel, Splash Sports, PrizePicks, DraftKings Pick6, Underdog, Betr Picks, Dabble, ParlayPlay and Sleeper.
Is sports betting legal in Tennessee?
Yes, Tennessee 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: high.