XI Fantasy Leagues is a free-to-play, skill-based fantasy cricket and football platform. This page explains, plainly and without legal jargon, how the model works and why it is fundamentally different from betting or gambling — wherever in the world you play.
Free to play — always
There is no money on the line for players, at any point:
- No entry fee. Joining any contest or league costs nothing.
- No deposits. You cannot put money into XI. There is no wallet to fund.
- No wagering. You never stake anything on a result.
- No pay-to-win. You are never asked to pay to claim a reward.
Why it isn't gambling
Gambling requires staking something of value on an outcome that is largely down to chance. XI has neither element. You risk nothing, and outcomes are driven by skill, not luck:
- Selecting the right players within a fixed budget.
- Choosing the optimal Captain (2x) and Vice-Captain (1.5x).
- Timing seasonal boosters and transfers.
- Analyzing form, fixtures, conditions, and squad balance.
Two players given identical information will finish with different scores, because the result reflects the quality of their decisions. That is the defining feature of a game of skill.
Where the rewards come from
Season reward pools are funded entirely by sponsors who pay to reach our audience. Players never contribute to the pool, and the platform takes no cut from any user. Because no player money is ever pooled or staked, there is no house, no edge, and no stake at risk.
Verifiable, on-chain payouts
Every season payout is executed on-chain and its transaction hash is published on our Winners page. Anyone can confirm a payment using a public blockchain explorer — we never withhold or quietly delay rewards.
Available globally
XI is built for cricket and football fans worldwide. Because the platform involves no stake and no wager, it operates as a free skill-gaming service rather than a gambling product. Local rules on online gaming still vary by jurisdiction, and it is your responsibility to ensure participation is permitted where you live.
Read more
- Free Fantasy Cricket in India After the Online Gaming Act 2025 — a jurisdiction-specific deep dive into how the free-to-play model maps to India's 2025 law.
- Fair Play Policy — anti-fraud measures and how scoring integrity is enforced.
- Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.