Head to head · checked November 2026

Fanatics Live vs Courtyard.

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

Fanatics LiveInstant Rips: digital packs opened solo or live on stream, vaulted at Fanatics Collect.

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

Cheaper entry pack

Courtyard

Courtyard packs start at $15, against $25 on Fanatics Live.

Publishes a top pull

Courtyard

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

No blockchain

Fanatics Live

Fanatics Live runs without a blockchain; Courtyard records items on Polygon.

	Fanatics Live	Courtyard
Packs from	$25	$15
Max pull (stated)	Not stated	$94,000
Buyback	90% (credit)	90% FMV
Paid as	Credit / FanCash	Account balance
Odds before you buy	Varies	Yes
Storage	Fanatics Collect	Free, insured
Shipping	Yes	Yes, redeem anytime
Blockchain	No	Polygon
Available on	iOS and Android	Web, iOS and Android
What you can rip	Sports cards across leagues, plus Pokémon, Disney and Star Wars	Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, sports cards, CGC comics, watches, sneakers
Grading	Graded and authenticated	PSA, BGS and CGC slabs
Operator	Fanatics Live Inc.	Courtyard.io (YC W22)

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

Fanatics Live guide Courtyard guide

Questions

Is Fanatics Live or Courtyard better?

It depends on what you want. Courtyard packs start at $15, against $25 on Fanatics Live. Courtyard states a top pull of $94,000; we found no published figure for Fanatics Live. Fanatics Live runs without a blockchain; Courtyard records items on Polygon. Check the full table above for odds, storage and shipping.

Which has the better buyback, Fanatics Live or Courtyard?

Fanatics Live: 90% (credit). Courtyard: 90% FMV. Buyback rates are quoted against each platform’s own fair market value.

Which is cheaper, Fanatics Live or Courtyard?

Fanatics Live packs start at $25; Courtyard packs start at $15.

Do Fanatics Live and Courtyard use a blockchain?

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