Active Players
An "active player" on Arena refers to an athlete who is in the official lineup for a given game and whose statistical performance for that game can be used in an Arena lineup. To find the specific active players available for picks right now, you need to check the official Arena app, as the list changes daily based on real-time games, injuries, and available projections. Per the Rescue Policy on Arena, all picks will be valid if a player plays in a game, even if they exit early due to injury or otherwise. Read more via the "Rescue Policy" in the FAQ section.
Inactive Players
If a player is officially inactive, the pick will be graded as a void. If a player does not play in the game, their projections will be marked as "DNP" (Did Not Play) and that pick will be voided from the user lineup.
Player Rules per League
• Football: If a player is officially inactive, the pick will be graded as a void. If a player does not play in the game, their projections will void.
• Basketball: Whether officially active or inactive, if the player plays 0 minutes, they will be treated as inactive, and all picks for that player will be considered Void.
• Baseball: If a batter doesn't start in the specified game all picks for that player will be considered void. If a pitcher does not start the game but comes on in relief, their pick will be scored.
• Hockey: Any player not active for the game will have their entries graded as a Void. A goalie who does not start will have their entries graded as a Void, even if they come in as a substitute.
• Golf: If the player does not finish the round (for any reason), their entry will be graded as void.
• Soccer: Whether officially active or inactive, any player not named in the official starting lineup will be treated as inactive, and all picks for that player will be voided. If a match requires extra time (an additional 30 minutes) to decide a winner, those stats are excluded. Entries are settled based on regular 90-minute play plus stoppage time, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Goals scored or saves during penalty shootouts are not counted toward player statistics.