Double-Up
What Is a Double-Up in DFS?
Last updated September 22, 2026 by Ship It Nation
A double-up is a cash game that pays every winner exactly twice the entry fee. Because the site keeps a fee, slightly less than half the field gets paid.
Why It Matters
The cash line sits a bit higher than in a 50/50, so you need a slightly better score, but the prize is larger. Build the same safe, high-floor lineup you would use in any cash game. In triple-ups and bigger multipliers, a little more upside starts to matter.
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Example
Say you enter a $25 NFL double-up. Every lineup that finishes above the cash line wins $50, whether it finishes first or right on the line. You build around the running backs with the most secure workloads and a cheap receiver who just moved into a starting role, the same plays most of the field is using, because keeping pace is what gets you paid.
Look at cash lines from similar past slates before you build. They tell you how many points you realistically need, which keeps you from reaching for upside you do not need.
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Common Questions
What percentage of entries win in a double-up?
Slightly less than half. Every winner receives exactly twice the entry fee, and the site keeps a fee, so the number of paid places has to be a bit under 50 percent. The contest's payout table lists the exact number of winners.
What is the difference between a double-up and a triple-up?
A triple-up pays winners three times their entry fee instead of two, so a bit less than a third of the field cashes. Because the bar is higher, a triple-up lineup needs a little more upside than a double-up lineup.
Is a double-up considered a cash game?
Yes. Every winner gets the same prize and a large share of the field cashes, which is what makes a contest a cash game. You build and play it the same way as a 50/50 or head-to-head, with safe, high-floor lineups.