Skillz
Mobile gaming competition platform connecting players for skill-based tournaments.
Last updated November 1, 2026
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Overview
Skillz is a mobile gaming competition platform that allows players to compete in skill-based tournaments across various games for prizes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company went public via SPAC in 2020.
Products and positioning
A competitive platform for casual gamers, emphasizing fair play and skill-based competition.
Product categories. Mobile gaming competition platform · Game tournament services
Controversies
2021
Class action lawsuit filed against Skillz
Pomerantz LLP announced that a class action lawsuit had been filed against Skillz and certain officers. The complaint alleges that the defendants made false and misleading statements and omissions concerning Skillz's financial condition, business operations, performance metrics and prospects. These are allegations, not a court determination.
2021
Skillz sues AviaGames alleging patent infringement
Skillz Platform Inc. filed a complaint against AviaGames Inc., alleging that AviaGames infringed Skillz patents through its platform and competing games. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not a court determination.
Recent events
Reported
Drone Racing League teams up with Skillz[3]
The Drone Racing League and Skillz teamed up to expand DRL into competitive mobile gaming, including Skillz-powered tournaments for Drone Racing Arcade.
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DRL launches Drone Racing Arcade[3]
The Drone Racing League launched Drone Racing Arcade, its first mobile game, with Skillz; the free app became available for iOS and Android devices.
Reported
Class action lawsuit filed against Skillz[1]
Pomerantz LLP announced that a class action lawsuit had been filed against Skillz and certain officers. The complaint alleges that defendants made false and misleading statements and omissions concerning Skillz's financial condition, business operations, performance metrics and prospects; these are allegations, not a court determination.
Reported
Skillz announces acquisition of Aarki[4]
Skillz announced that it had acquired mobile marketing platform Aarki for $150 million in cash and stock; the transaction was expected to close in the third quarter.
Reported
Skillz sues AviaGames alleging patent infringement[2]
Skillz Platform Inc. filed a complaint against AviaGames Inc., alleging that AviaGames infringed Skillz patents through its platform and competing games. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not a court determination.
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Skillz appoints Laurence Tosi to its board[5]
Skillz announced the addition of Laurence Tosi to its board of directors.
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