There isn’t a confirmed nationwide outage for FanDuel. However, today is a major day for sports—specifically with the Winter Olympics gold medal practice and high-stakes wagers—which often leads to local server strain.
If the app or site isn’t loading for you, it’s likely one of these three common culprits:
1. The Geolocation Glitch (Most Likely)
FanDuel is required by law to verify your exact location. If it can’t, it simply won’t let you in.
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On Mobile: Make sure Wi-Fi is turned ON, even if you aren’t using a Wi-Fi network.The app uses nearby Wi-Fi signals to “triangulate” your location more accurately than GPS alone.
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On Desktop: Ensure your GeoComply plugin is active. If you’re near a state border, the system might be getting confused; try moving a few blocks further into the state if possible.
2. Olympic “Profit Boost” Traffic
There was a major 25% Profit Boost promotion for the Winter Olympics that expired at midnight ET last night (going into today). Massive traffic from people trying to settle bets or place new ones for the weekend’s gold medal events can occasionally slow down the login servers.
3. App-Specific “Black Screen”
If you are using the FanDuel Sports Network app (for watching games rather than betting) on a Samsung TV or Roku, there have been ongoing reports of the app getting stuck on a black screen.
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The Fix: You’ll likely need to “Hard Reset” the TV (unplug it for 60 seconds) or cast from your phone to the TV instead of using the native TV app.
Also Read : Why is Bet365 App Not Working Today
Quick Troubleshooting Checklist:
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Force Close & Update: Check the App Store/Play Store to see if there is a mandatory update you missed.
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VPN Check: If you have a VPN on for any reason, FanDuel will block you instantly. Turn it off.
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Mobile Data vs. Wi-Fi: If you’re on Wi-Fi, try switching to 5G/LTE. Sometimes home routers have security settings that block the betting handshakes.
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