Head to head · checked November 2026

Courtyard vs Arena Club.

Two pack ripping platforms, one table. Every figure comes from the platform's own listing or published reporting.

CourtyardDigital Vending Machines selling graded collectibles, with free vaulting and zero seller fees.

Arena ClubSlab Packs of graded cards from published checklists, plus grading and a marketplace.

Cheaper entry pack

Courtyard

Courtyard packs start at $15, against $50 on Arena Club.

Publishes a top pull

Courtyard

Courtyard states a top pull of $94,000; we found no published figure for Arena Club.

No blockchain

Arena Club

Arena Club runs without a blockchain; Courtyard records items on Polygon.

	Courtyard	Arena Club
Packs from	$15	$50
Max pull (stated)	$94,000	Not stated
Buyback	90% FMV	Instant offer
Paid as	Account balance	Not stated
Odds before you buy	Yes	Yes, full checklist
Storage	Free, insured	Free, insured
Shipping	Yes, redeem anytime	Yes
Blockchain	Polygon	No
Available on	Web, iOS and Android	Web and iOS
What you can rip	Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, sports cards, CGC comics, watches, sneakers	Baseball, football, basketball, soccer, Pokémon, Star Wars, Lorcana
Grading	PSA, BGS and CGC slabs	Arena Club, PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC
Operator	Courtyard.io (YC W22)	Arena Club (co-founded by Derek Jeter and Brian Lee)

"Not stated" means we couldn't find a published figure. Terms change; confirm on each platform before you buy.

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Questions

Is Courtyard or Arena Club better?

It depends on what you want. Courtyard packs start at $15, against $50 on Arena Club. Courtyard states a top pull of $94,000; we found no published figure for Arena Club. Arena Club runs without a blockchain; Courtyard records items on Polygon. Check the full table above for odds, storage and shipping.

Which has the better buyback, Courtyard or Arena Club?

Courtyard: 90% FMV. Arena Club: Instant offer. Buyback rates are quoted against each platform’s own fair market value.

Which is cheaper, Courtyard or Arena Club?

Courtyard packs start at $15; Arena Club packs start at $50.

Do Courtyard and Arena Club use a blockchain?

Courtyard: yes, it records items on Polygon. Arena Club: no. Some onchain platforms still take card payments and manage the wallet for you.