Fanatics is best known as a global leader in licensed sports merchandise, but in recent years, the company has made a major push into the sports betting space with the launch of Fanatics Sportsbook. Built in part from its acquisition of PointsBet's US operations, Fanatics Sportsbook has quickly grown into a recognizable option for bettors across myriad states, offering a more traditional wagering experience alongside its expansive sports ecosystem. 

With interest in prediction markets continuing to grow — and regulators like the CFTC playing a key role in shaping the space — Fanatics has expanded further by introducing Fanatics Markets. This new platform brings the Fanatics brand into the event trading world, giving users another way to engage with sports by taking positions on outcomes in a format that differs from standard sportsbook betting.

As of now, Fanatics Markets is still a relatively new product, so it's fair to view the mobile app as a work in progress. While Fanatics Sportsbook has had more time to refine its platform, Fanatics Markets is still building toward that same level of polish and consistency.

That said, the early returns are more encouraging than what we've seen from some competing prediction market apps. User feedback has been quite positive in most user reviews, and in our testing, the app runs smoothly without glitches or lagging. Navigation is generally responsive, with only occasional minor delays as markets load or update in real time.

From a design standpoint, Fanatics Markets will feel familiar to anyone who has used Fanatics Sportsbook. The layout is clean, modern, and easy to follow, with a logical structure that makes browsing different markets fairly intuitive. It doesn't reinvent the wheel visually, but it doesn’t need to — the interface gets the job done without feeling cluttered.

One of the biggest advantages here is the shared wallet between Fanatics Markets and Fanatics Sportsbook. If you already have a Fanatics account, you can use the same login and access a single pool of funds across both platforms, which makes moving between traditional betting and prediction markets much more seamless. The one drawback is that FanCash, a popular rewards feature on the sportsbook side, can’t currently be used within Fanatics Markets.

Like other platforms in this space, Fanatics Markets also gives users some flexibility in how information is displayed. Depending on your preference, you can view pricing in a format that feels closer to traditional betting odds or in a more market-style format that emphasizes probabilities and potential returns.

Next, we’ll dig into user feedback and take a closer look at what players are saying about the Fanatics Markets app so far.

Fanatics Markets offers a sports-focused experience that will feel familiar in some ways, but it doesn't try to replicate everything you'd find on a traditional sportsbook. Instead of a massive menu of bets, the platform centers around straightforward markets tied to game outcomes, player performances, and futures, all structured as tradeable contracts rather than traditional wagers.

You won't find the same depth as Fanatics Sportsbook — things like expansive same-game parlays, alternate lines, or heavily customized props are limited or absent. The focus here is more on core markets, where users can take positions on spreads, totals, and select player or team outcomes. It's a simpler offering overall, but one that aligns with how prediction markets are designed to function.

One area where Fanatics Markets stands out is its always-open trading style. Contracts can be bought and sold throughout the course of a game, with prices continuously updating based on how the action unfolds. This creates a live, fluid experience that mirrors live betting, even if it doesn’t look exactly like a traditional live odds screen.

Another key feature is the ability to exit positions at any point. Rather than waiting for a final result, users can sell their contracts early, locking in profit or cutting losses as market prices shift. It’s a built-in mechanic of prediction markets and serves a similar purpose to the cash-out option found on many sportsbooks.

If you're looking for a highly detailed betting menu with niche markets and packaged bets, Fanatics Sportsbook is still the better fit. But if you're interested in a more streamlined, market-driven approach — one without the typical sportsbook vig — Fanatics Markets provides a solid alternative for engaging with sports.

Ready to create an account on Fanatics Markets? There are just a few steps you'll need to complete, and they're typical requirements for a prediction market or sports betting app. Once you download the mobile app, choose a username and password or log in with the credentials you use from another Fanatics product if applicable.

After you've initiated the account creation process, Fanatics Markets will ask you a handful of questions about your financial background and trading experience, a practice that they say allows them to avoid fraud and remain compliant with betting laws.

Once you've created an account and submitted your answers to Fanatics' questions about your background, you're all set to start making picks, predictions and wagers. Fanatics Markets features this helpful guide on their website that serves as a quick overview of how to trade contracts on their mobile app:

As we've noted in a few sections in this review of Fanatics Markets, simplicity is the name of the game for the platform right now. That extends to their offering of markets available for trading on, meaning that the sports they've made available for predictions don't comprise as comprehensive a list as some users might like.

The four major sports are represented, though, both in professional and college leagues. Tons of soccer leagues in both the US and abroad are available as well. Fanatics Markets may also have more sports available seasonally, but for now, it's a short list.

Here's a look at the sports and other markets available on Fanatics Markets:

While prediction markets are typically available in all 50 states and US territories — this changes on a state-by-state basis very frequently these days — Fanatics Markets takes a different approach to their state availability. FanDuel Predicts and DraftKings Predictions, for example, are both available in every state and territory, but simply don't allow trades on sports in states where sports trading is not legal.

Fanatics Markets, on the other hand, is only available in states where trading on sports is legal. This is a bold move, and frankly one that we're impressed with. Fanatics is a sports brand and isn't sacrificing their identity to make their prediction market app more widely available. Instead, they've decided that the Fanatics Markets experience must include sports — so it's only available in 25+ states and territories instead of all 50 states.

Fanatics Markets offers a fairly standard set of banking options, giving users access to several popular and easy-to-use deposit methods. You can add funds to your account using debit cards, online bank transfers, Apple Pay, or wire transfers, providing a mix of quick payment solutions and options suited for larger transactions.

One of the standout features here is Apple Pay, which makes depositing especially fast and convenient for mobile users. It’s not a universal option across prediction market platforms, so its presence is a definite plus and helps streamline the overall experience. Online banking serves as a dependable method for direct transfers from your bank account, while debit cards remain a simple and familiar choice for most users. Wire transfers round out the list, offering a way to move bigger sums, though they typically come with longer processing times and potential bank fees.

All in all, Fanatics Markets delivers a clean and user-friendly banking setup that covers the essentials, with Apple Pay helping to elevate the experience a bit beyond the basics.

Before using any prediction market app or online sportsbook, users should make sure they're comfortable with the customer service options available. Why is this important? Well, stuff happens. Because you're dealing with a mobile app that connects to banks, accepts and delivers cash, and constantly updates odds and probabilities, even the best betting apps occasionally present issues for bettors.

One unique way that Fanatics Markets aims to help its users is with the Help Center in their mobile app.