How do I upload or edit multiple lineups at once?


Important Information regarding CSV files

Uploading lineups with CSV files

Manually entering 150 lineups into a contest one by one is time consuming and prone to errors, which is why we offer the ability to upload lineups in a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) document.

This "power user" feature designed for active Daily Fantasy players allows you to compile all of your lineups in a spreadsheet, export the file as .CSV, and then upload all of the lineups at the same time using a web browser on your desktop device.

Learn how to upload mass lineups or edit mass lineups by following the guides below:

How do I mass upload lineups?

  1. Select the Lineups tab in the Daily Fantasy lobby, or visit https://www.draftkings.com/lineup
  2. Click the 'Upload Lineups' button
  3. Under the Download Template column, select a sport, contest format, and start time.
  4. Click the button to download the CSV template
  5. Open the CSV template file in a spreadsheet application such as Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, or Apple Numbers. 
  6. Fill out the template with your lineups.  Please note that you cannot exceed 500 lineups in a single CSV file, and each file you upload must contain players from only one template
  7. Export the spreadsheet file as .CSV to your computer.
  8. Upload the saved file by clicking the Upload CSV button.
  9. Once the uploaded lineups are processed, a notice will appear to inform you that your uploaded lineups will be compatible with contests for the selected sports, and the start time for Draft Group.
  10. All uploaded lineups will show in the My Lineups page & you will have the option to assign these to a specific entry by clicking the "Export" button under the corresponding lineup and checking the box off next to each eligible entry under "CONTEST ENTRIES". 

How do I bulk edit my lineups by uploading a CSV file?

You can edit existing lineups by uploading changes to the CSV file. For fastest processing, only include entries that have been changed in your file.

  1. From the My Lineups page, select 'Edit Entries'
  2. Using a spreadsheet to edit the CSV file previously created above, edit the lineups. We suggest you delete any lineups from the CSV that remain unchanged to expedite processing.  
  3. On the right hand side of the Edit Entries page, select the Upload CSV button.

FAQ

After I upload my lineups, how do I enter them into a contest?

Uploading a lineup CSV with the Upload Lineups feature adds your lineups to the My Lineups page. To enter them, select Export under each lineup, then check the box next to each entry under Contest Entries. Once assigned, your lineups will appear on your contest entries. 

How do I update lineups on entries I've already reserved? 

Use Edit Entries. Download the entries file from the Edit Entries page, update your lineups in that file, and upload it from the same page. Your changes are applied directly to your existing entries. 

How can I confirm my lineups were entered? 

Check your contest entries before lock. Each entry should show your lineup, and the contest should reflect the number of entries you submitted. 

Can I edit my entry before the contest starts? 

Yes. If your entry already has a lineup, use Edit Entries to make changes. Once the contest starts, entries can no longer be edited. 

Can I delete lineups after uploading them? 

Uploaded lineups can't be deleted from the My Lineups page. Any lineup that isn't assigned to an entry is removed automatically when its contest starts. 

Which template should I use? 

Download a template for the exact sport, contest style and start time you're entering. Each file should cover one slate. If your contests start at different times, use a separate file for each. 

What should my file include? 

Each lineup needs either the player ID or Name + ID below its position, using the IDs from your downloaded template. Player IDs are unique to each slate, so use a fresh template for every new slate. 

Can I include players whose games have already started? 

No. Players in games that have started are locked and can't be added to an uploaded lineup. Make sure every player in your file is in a game that hasn't begun yet. 

I'm entering from my computer. Is there anything I need to set up? 

Make sure location services are turned on for your computer and browser so your location can be verified before you enter. 

When should I upload my lineups?

Allow at least 15 minutes before the contest starts, on a secure Wi-Fi connection, so your upload has time to process and you can confirm your entries before lock.

What if I need more help? 

If your lineups don't appear on your entries after following these steps, contact Customer Support before the contest starts and include a screenshot. That way we can help you get your lineups in on time.