D1 Arena Platform Features

Discover everything D1 Arena has to offer for competitive gamers.

Membership Tiers

Choose the plan that fits your gaming journey:

  • Starter (Free): Perfect for getting started - 3 tournaments/month, 3 teams, 15-day VODs
  • PRO ($14.99/mo): For serious competitors - 15 tournaments/month, 15 teams, 90-day VODs, keep 82% of subs
  • Ultimate ($29.99/mo): Maximum benefits - Unlimited tournaments, unlimited teams, 180-day VODs, ad-free everywhere, keep 90% of subs

Tournament System

  • Multiple Formats: Single elimination, double elimination, round robin, and Swiss-style tournaments
  • Flexible Scheduling: Daily, weekly, and special event tournaments that fit your schedule
  • Transparent Prize Pools: See exactly what you are competing for before registering
  • Automated Brackets: Fair seeding and automatic bracket generation
  • Match Verification: Secure result reporting and dispute resolution
  • Stream Auto-Detection: Go live during tournaments and your stream is automatically linked to your match
  • Match VODs: Tournament streams become VODs linked to bracket matches for replay viewing
  • Reduced Fees: Tournament fees: 11.4% (Starter), 9.4% (PRO), 8.4% (Ultimate) - includes 5.4% processing including processing

Team Management

  • Create Teams: Build your esports organization with custom branding
  • Roster Management: Add, remove, and manage team members easily
  • Team Profiles: Showcase your team stats, history, and achievements
  • Invite System: Send and receive team invitations
  • Scalable Limits: From 3 teams (Starter) to unlimited teams (Ultimate)

Tips & Creator Support

  • Individual Tips: Send tips directly to your favorite streamers with optional messages
  • Team Tips: Support entire teams - tips split equally among live members
  • Anonymous Tipping: Option to hide your name when sending tips
  • Instant Delivery: Tips credited immediately to streamer wallets
  • Tip Alerts: Streamers see real-time tip notifications during their streams
  • Flexible Amounts: Send $1 to $500 per tip via Stripe
  • Better Rates for Higher Tiers: Streamers keep 75% (Starter), 82% (PRO), or 90% (Ultimate) of tips

Player Profiles

  • Customizable Profiles: Personalize your gaming identity
  • Statistics Tracking: View your tournament history and win rates
  • Achievement System: Earn badges and recognition for accomplishments
  • Social Connections: Link your gaming accounts and social media
  • Membership Badges: Display your PRO or ULTIMATE status

Live Streaming

  • Integrated Streaming: Stream directly through our platform using OBS, Streamlabs, or browser
  • Stream Discovery: Find and watch live competitive matches
  • Chat Integration: Engage with viewers in real-time with emojis and GIFs (PRO+)
  • VOD Support: Watch past broadcasts (15-180 days based on tier)
  • Clips: Create and share highlight clips from your best moments
  • Ad-Free Option: Ultimate members enjoy ad-free viewing on all channels

Multi-Protocol Streaming

D1 Arena supports three streaming protocols to meet every need. Get your server URL and stream key from your Streaming Dashboard.

  • RTMP (All Tiers): Standard streaming protocol supported by all streaming software. 5-10 second latency. Perfect for most streamers.
  • SRT (PRO & Ultimate Only): Secure Reliable Transport - lower latency (2-5 seconds) with better quality over unstable connections. Ideal for competitive gaming where every second counts. Requires PRO or Ultimate subscription.
  • WHIP/WebRTC (Ultimate Only): Ultra-low latency streaming (0.5-2 seconds) directly from your browser. No streaming software required - just click and go live! Exclusive to Ultimate members.

Note: Attempting to stream via SRT without PRO/Ultimate or WHIP without Ultimate will be rejected. Upgrade your membership to unlock these protocols.

Creator Earnings

  • Supporter Subscriptions: Fans can subscribe at $4.99, $9.99, or $24.99/month
  • Subscription Revenue: Keep 75% (Starter), 82% (PRO), or 90% (Ultimate) of subscription and tip revenue
  • Ad Revenue (Ultimate Only): Partner status - keep 55% of ad revenue (Starter/PRO earn $0 from ads)
  • Tournament Prizes: Win cash prizes in paid tournaments
  • Fast Payouts: Stripe Connect for secure withdrawals
  • Transaction History: Track all earnings and withdrawals

Communication

  • Player Messaging: Send direct messages to other players
  • Team Chat: Coordinate with your teammates
  • Stream Chat: Interact with streamers and viewers in real-time
  • Chat Features: Emojis for all, GIFs for PRO and Ultimate members

Security & Fair Play

  • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Protect your account with authenticator app verification
  • Wallet PIN Protection: 6-digit PIN required for sensitive wallet operations
  • Identity Verification: Stripe Identity for secure payouts
  • Anti-Cheat Measures: Systems to detect and prevent cheating
  • Report System: Report suspicious behavior or rule violations
  • Fair Matchmaking: Skill-based competition ensures balanced matches

Discord Integration

  • Account Linking: Connect your Discord account for seamless integration
  • Live Notifications: Get DMs when your favorite streamers go live
  • Tournament Alerts: Receive reminders for upcoming tournaments and matches
  • Team Invites: Get notified of team invitations via Discord DM
  • Community Server: Join the official D1 Arena Discord for updates and support

Community

  • News & Updates: Stay informed about platform updates and esports news
  • Player Discovery: Find teammates and opponents
  • Leaderboards: See top performers across the platform

Channel Points System

Reward your loyal viewers with our built-in Channel Points system:

  • Earn Points: Viewers earn points by watching, chatting, following, and subscribing
  • Custom Rewards: Create custom rewards like highlight messages, temporary VIP status, and more
  • Predictions: Use !predict and !bet commands for interactive viewer predictions
  • Polls: Run polls with !poll and !vote commands to engage your audience

Custom Channel Emotes

Upload your own custom emotes for subscribers to use in chat. Tier-gated access lets you reward higher-tier supporters with exclusive emotes.

Raids and Hosts

Build community connections:

  • Raids (!raid): Send your viewers to another channel with a countdown when your stream ends
  • Hosts (!host): Feature another streamer's content on your channel page

Chat Moderation Tools

Keep your chat clean and welcoming with powerful moderation:

  • !ban, !timeout, !mute: Standard moderation commands
  • Slow Mode: Limit how often users can send messages
  • Followers-Only Mode: Require users to follow before chatting
  • Emote-Only Mode: Fun mode that only allows emotes
  • Subscribers-Only Mode: Exclusive chat for supporters
  • AI Moderation: Automatic detection of spam, toxicity, and rule violations

Stream Scheduling

Let your viewers know when you're going live with a customizable weekly stream schedule displayed on your profile.

Stream Goals

Track and display progress toward follower, subscriber, and tip goals with on-screen goal bars.