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DraftKings DFS Scraper
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Scrape DraftKings DFS contests and player salaries by sport. Get contest metadata and optional player details in a flat row.
- Total users
- 137
- Monthly active
- 7
- Total runs
- 1K
- Bookmarked
- 1
- Rating
- 5.0 (2)
- Last modified
- 12 days ago
Overview
DraftKings DFS Scraper
Scrape DraftKings DFS contests and player salaries for any sport, up to a million events per run. Get contest details, entry fees, prize pools, and player salary data in one fixed schema. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
DraftKings DFS data is scattered across their site and API, and the official API requires authentication and rate limits. This Actor reads the public DFS contest and salary feeds directly, filtered by sport, and returns each event as a flat row. Note: sportsbook betting odds are temporarily unavailable due to DraftKings anti-bot measures; this Actor currently returns DFS data for all data types.
| Who uses it | What they scrape DraftKings for |
|---|---|
| DFS players | Compare contest structures and entry fees across sports to find the best value games. |
| Fantasy sports analysts | Track player salary trends over time to identify underpriced players. |
| Sports betting researchers | Gather DFS contest data as a proxy for market interest in specific games. |
What it does
This Actor collects DraftKings DFS contests and player salaries by sport, and returns each event as a flat row with contest metadata and optional player details.
- 📊 DFS contests: Get contest name, entry fee, prize pool, max entries, and start time.
- 💰 Player salaries: Optionally fetch detailed player data including salary, position, and projected points.
- 🏈 Sport filter: Choose from NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFB, CBB, PGA, NASCAR, MMA, SOC, TEN, LOL, XFL, or all sports.
Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.
What you can do with DraftKings data
📈 Track DFS contest trends.
DFS players run this Actor daily to monitor contest sizes and prize pools, helping them decide where to allocate their bankroll.
💰 Build salary-based models.
Fantasy analysts scrape player salaries across sports to feed their lineup optimization models and find value plays.
🏆 Scout the competition.
Researchers use contest metadata to understand how many entries a typical contest has and what entry fees are most common.
Why choose this scraper
| What you get | |
|---|---|
| Contest metadata | Get entry fees, prize pools, and start times for every DFS contest. |
| Player salaries | Optional detailed player data including salary, position, and projections. |
| Sport coverage | All major sports from NFL to MMA, or filter to one league. |
| No login required | Public data only, no DraftKings account or API key needed. |
How it compares
This Actor focuses on DFS contests and salaries, while the competitor specializes in sportsbook odds.
| Feature | ParseForge | DraftKings Odds API - Real-Time Lines & Player Props |
|---|---|---|
| DFS contests and salaries | Yes | Not listed |
| Sportsbook odds | Not listed | Yes |
| Player props | Not listed | Yes |
| Sport filter | Yes | Not listed |
| No login required | Yes | Not listed |
Configure the run
Drive the Actor by selecting a sport and data type, and set the maximum number of events to collect. The sport filter narrows the feed, and the includeDetails option adds player-level salary data at the cost of longer run times. The Input tab lists every parameter.
A first run with the defaults:
{
"maxItems": 10
}
A larger pull:
{
"maxItems": 200
}
Pricing
Pay-per-result: $0.075 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.
| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $7.50 |
| 1,000 results | $75.00 |
| 10,000 results | $750.00 |
New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.
Free users
Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. Upgrade your Apify plan to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.
Run it
- Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
- Open the DraftKings DFS Scraper.
- Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
- Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the Dataset tab.
Run it programmatically through the Apify API (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient for JavaScript and Python.
Use with AI agents (MCP)
Give an AI agent live access to DraftKings through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/draftkings-scraper"
Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.
Troubleshooting
Why am I getting no results?
Check that the sport you selected has active DFS contests. If you chose a niche sport like XFL, there may be no contests at the time of the run.
Why is the run taking so long?
You likely have 'includeDetails' enabled, which makes extra API requests per contest. Disable it for faster runs, or reduce maxItems.
Why does 'sportsbook' return DFS data?
DraftKings has blocked sportsbook odds scraping, so this Actor currently returns DFS data for all data types. This is a known limitation.
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does this scrape DraftKings sportsbook odds? | No, sportsbook odds are temporarily unavailable because DraftKings has blocked them with anti-bot measures. The 'sportsbook' and 'both' data types currently return DFS data only. |
| What sports are supported? | All major sports: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFB, CBB, PGA, NASCAR, MMA, SOC, TEN, LOL, and XFL. You can also select ALL to get everything. |
| How do I get player salaries? | Set 'includeDetails' to true. This makes additional API requests per contest and can significantly increase run time and cost, so use it only when you need player-level data. |
| Do I need a DraftKings account? | No, this Actor reads public data only, so no login or API key is required. |
| What is the maximum number of events I can collect? | Up to 1,000,000 events per run, but be aware that large runs take longer and cost more. |
Related actors
Browse the full ParseForge collection for more scrapers.
🆘 Need help? Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.
⚠️ Disclaimer. This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by DraftKings, Inc. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.
Input
| Field | Type | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| maxItems | integer | How many events to collect per run. | 10 |
| dataType | string (3 options) | Type of data to scrape. DFS = contests and player salaries. NOTE: sportsbook betting odds are temporarily unavailable (blocked by DraftKings anti-bot); 'sportsbook' and 'both' currently return DFS data. | dfs |
| sport | string (14 options) | Sport to scrape. ALL = all available sports. NFL=Football, NBA=Basketball, MLB=Baseball, NHL=Hockey, CFB=College Football, CBB=College Basketball, PGA=Golf, NASCAR=Auto Racing, MMA=Mixed Martial Arts, SOC=Soccer, TEN=Tennis, LOL=League of Legends, XFL=XFL | ALL |
| includeDetails | boolean | ⚠️ WARNING: Fetching detailed player/draftable data (salaries, positions, projections) can significantly increase the actor's execution time and cost. This option makes additional API requests for each contest and may result in much longer run times and higher usage costs. Only applies to DFS data. | false |
Pricing
from $0.28 per 1,000 results
| Charged for | What it is | Price each |
|---|---|---|
| Actor Start | Charged when the Actor starts running. Number of events charged depends on Actor memory (one event per GB, minimum one event). | $0.05 to $0.075 |
| result | Single result in the default dataset. | $0.00028 to $0.00042 |
Tiered: the lower figure is the price on a higher Apify plan. Billing and the free credit live on Apify.
API
One POST returns the dataset directly. Same shape for every scraper in the library, so swapping the slug is the only change.
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/parseforge~draftkings-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=$APIFY_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"helloWorld": 123
}' Examples
Input that runs as-is.
{
"helloWorld": 123
} Reviews
Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews. Read them on Apify.
Issues
We build and maintain this scraper, so a problem with it comes to us. Report it on the Apify listing and the thread stays attached to the scraper where the next person can find it: open an issue.
Broken and urgent, or you would rather not post in public? Write to parseforge@protonmail.com and it reaches the people who wrote it.