The Sivex freeroll and Free Arenas: how to play for free
By the Sivex team Last reviewed
What is the weekly freeroll?
A free Friday tournament with real prizes. Same rules as every Sivex tournament: the same $10,000 account for everyone, live prices, 30 minutes, ranked on risk-adjusted score.
| When | Every Friday, 12:00 UTC |
|---|---|
| Entry | One freeroll pass. No money |
| Prizes | Fixed cash prizes paid by Sivex to the top 3, shown on the event page |
| Minimum field | 20 players, or it is cancelled and passes go back |
| Your first pass | Comes with your account |
How do I get more freeroll passes?
- Your first one is free. It is in your account when you sign up.
- Refer a trader. When their deposits reach $20, you both get a pass. See the referral program.
- Post about Sivex. Each approved post earns a pass.
A pass lasts 90 days, so you can save them for later Fridays.
What is a creator Free Arena?
A free tournament with a creator's name on it. You play with the creator's community, Sivex pays the prizes, and nobody needs a pass.
Entering a Free Arena puts you in the creator's crew, so you play their paid arenas with the same team, and creators give free entries to their crew members on stream. More on creator arenas and crews.
Between Fridays, practice in TradeLab: real past charts with the outcome hidden. When you are ready, paid tournaments run every weekday from $5 to $25, and your entry is the most you can lose.
Common questions
- Can I play Sivex for free?
- Yes. Your first weekly freeroll is free, creator Free Arenas are free to enter, and TradeLab practice is free every day. Paid tournaments are $5 to $25.
- When is the Sivex freeroll?
- Every Friday at 12:00 UTC. It is a 30-minute tournament on live prices, and Sivex pays fixed cash prizes to the top 3. The prize table is on the event page before you register.
- How do I get a freeroll pass?
- Your first one comes with your account. After that: refer a trader, and when their deposits reach $20 you both get a pass, or post about Sivex and get one pass for each approved post. A pass lasts 90 days.
- What happens if not enough people join the freeroll?
- A freeroll needs 20 players. With fewer it is cancelled at the start and every pass goes back to its owner.
- What is a Free Arena?
- A free tournament hosted by a creator. It is free to enter, Sivex pays the prizes, and entering puts you in the creator's crew.
- Is prize money from a freeroll real?
- Yes. Freeroll and Free Arena prizes are paid by Sivex into your Balance, the same Balance as any tournament prize, and can be withdrawn.
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