DraftKings Live Streaming 2024

Nick Makowitz Sports Betting Expert

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Updated on 04/25/2024

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DraftKings agreed to a deal with Sportradar, a global sports data company, to bring live streaming to its sportsbook app in May of 2020. This type of live streaming does not include live video, but Sportradar’s expertise provides DraftKings users with a real-time feed of sports action. The development allows users to follow along play-by-play and browse through potential live betting options.

CONTENTS

• DraftKings Live Streaming
• How to access DraftKings Live Streaming
• DraftKings Live Streaming Pros and Cons
• Live Stream Quality
• DraftKings Live Streaming Leagues and Markets
• DraftKings Live Streaming FAQ
• Final Thoughts on DraftKings Live Streaming

DRAFTKINGS LIVE STREAMING

DraftKings players can follow along with a real-time feed, but they cannot stream live video within the sportsbook app at this time. Instead, they are able to use the “Game Tracker” feature during live events to access up-to-date stats, game charts, and more. While following along with the Game Tracker, users maintain access to all available live bets for that particular event.

The design of the game tracker is similar to what many sports news and media companies offer. The interface will probably look familiar to many users who have checked game scores using ESPN’s Gamecast. Offering a live feed for different sports plays into the idea that sportsbooks, led by DraftKings and top competitor FanDuel, will grow their respective businesses by becoming more of a one-stop-shop for sports fans.

Along with the Game Tracker, players can view betting trends and other relevant stats for the team’s or people participating in a given event.

HOW TO ACCESS DRAFTKINGS LIVE STREAMING

To access the DraftKings’ live streams, users have to follow a few simple steps:

1. Create an account or log into an existing one
2. Fund the account to ensure greater than $0.00 is available
3. Either select a sport you wish to view, or select the “Live In-Game” option at the bottom of the home screen
4. Select the game or event you wish to live stream
5. Along the top of the screen, navigate to “Game Tracker” for the live feed
6. Scroll down and view all of the available live bet options!

LIVE STREAM QUALITY

DraftKings Live Streaming Pros and Cons

Live streaming events in the DraftKings Sportsbook app offers players a unique experience. It creates an environment in which users can follow along and live bet seamlessly. It’s not without its flaws, however. Below, we’ll walk through some of the pros and cons.

Pros:

• Game Tracker offered for just about every sport
• Betting trends and stats provided pre-game for added insight
• Timing less delayed than live stream video
• Plethora of live betting options on same screen

Cons:

• No video live stream currently offered for any sports
• Only shows most recent play or activity in event; no play-by-play list or archive

Live Stream Quality

While DraftKings doesn’t offer live stream video, its play-by-play data feed is very high quality, and the feed is updated in real time. Many bettors have experienced frustration with their television lagging a few seconds behind the action. That means betting lines and odds update before bettors can see the most recent play happen.

With Game Tracker, bettors see the action seconds before it occurs on the television, implying it’s actually closer to real-time. That eliminates the disadvantage for bettors who routinely lag behind the live odds when watching games or events.

DraftKings Live Streaming Leagues and Markets

Leagues

There are no live stream video options in the DraftKings Sportsbook app, but the Game Tracker live feed is offered for virtually every league. For major team sports like football, players can follow along on a visual chart that illustrates what type of play occurred, how many yards were gained, and the current field position. For individual sports such as tennis, a similar animated display is shown illustrating who the server is, who scored the point, and what the current score of the game is.

Markets

One of the biggest benefits of DraftKings’ version of live streaming is the ability to live bet on the action, and there is a wide array of options. Sticking with the examples above, major sports such as football grant players the ability to bet on live moneylines and totals, drive results, yardage props, and more. Any bet a player is able to make pregame is available to them live and there are live bet options that aren’t available pregame.

For tennis, players can bet on game and set winners, whether or not a game will get to deuce, exact set scores, and more. Overall, there is almost no stone left unturned with regards to live betting markets within the DraftKings Sportsbook.

Payment Options

As one of the leading sportsbook operators in the US, DraftKings offers its users a variety of ways to deposit and withdraw money, including the following:

• Credit or Debit Card
• Online Banking
• PayPal
• ACH eCheck
• Play+ Prepaid Card
• Wire Transfer
• Gift Card

DraftKings Live Streaming FAQ

How long has DraftKings Live Streaming been available?

Although it does not offer live stream video, DraftKings has offered live streaming via its Game Tracker live data feed since late-2020.

Can I Access the Live Feed in Any State?

Yes. The Game Tracker feature in the DraftKings Sportsbook app is available in every state in which DraftKings is live. If DraftKings goes live in your state in the future, you can expect the feature to be available.

Am I able to Live Bet and See the Game Tracker Live Feed at the Same Time?

Yes. While players scroll down to place live bets on the Game Tracker tab, the visualization remains in place at the top of the screen, allowing users to keep their eye on the action while placing any bets. This allows users to understand what is changing the live odds and how much.

Final Thoughts on DraftKings Live Streaming

Live betting is as seamless and convenient in the DraftKings Sportsbook app as it is in other app, if not more. DraftKings is world-class when it comes to the variety of leagues and markets it offers its users.

Although live streaming video is not currently possible within the sportsbook app, the Game Tracker provides users with a unique and enjoyable live betting experience. Allowing users to follow a game of their choice play-by-play enables them to make smarter, more informed bets, and it could help grow an already-burgeoning sector of the sports betting industry.

Nick Makowitz

In his spare time, Nick likes digging into NFL and NCAAB betting data, going to breweries with friends, and trying out any and every Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh. More from Nick Makowitz