Blockchain-powered fantasy sports platform Sorare has officially announced that it is migrating to Solana, with the move said to represent “a step forward in our vision to become the most open and flexible platform for digital sports collectibles.”

Why Is Sorare Migrating to Solana?

Sorare has announced its migration from StarkEx to Solana as a major step that reflects the company’s long-term goal of building a fully open, interoperable on-chain sports ecosystem. The move is not simply a change in infrastructure but a transformation of how Sorare cards will function across the broader web3 space. The goal is to make Sorare’s sports collectibles faster, more flexible, and more useful for players and collectors.

Until now, Sorare has operated primarily on StarkEx, an Ethereum-based Layer 2 scaling solution. This setup allowed Sorare to process transactions efficiently while keeping user assets non-custodial. By choosing Solana, Sorare is connecting its ecosystem with one of the fastest and most developer-friendly public blockchains available, fostering greater openness and interoperability for this NFT-based platform.

Solana’s infrastructure is said to offer several key advantages. It is capable of processing around 65k transactions per second with sub-second confirmation times, making it ideal for gaming and collectibles that require high transaction throughput. The platform’s low fees and strong integration with widely used wallets like Phantom and Backpack also allow for a smoother player experience.

The migration will allow Sorare users to view, verify, and trade their cards directly on Solana-based explorers such as Solscan or SolanaFM. It also introduces new payment options, including SOL and potentially USDC, in addition to the existing ETH support. This broader compatibility will make Sorare more accessible to both crypto-native players and traditional sports fans.

Sorare’s developers have described the change as an “upgrade” rather than a replacement. All user assets, including cards, XP, and collections, will transfer automatically to Solana without affecting gameplay or ownership. For players uninterested in crypto, the experience remains the same, while those active in web3 will gain new opportunities for trading, earning, and building on top of the Sorare ecosystem.

In the long term, the team plans to explore deeper integrations with the Solana ecosystem. This may include new partnerships with crypto communities, additional gameplay features, and potentially the introduction of their very own utility token to reward player activity and expand card functionality.

In an interview, it was said that Solana’s “extermely cheap” transactions are one of the reasons for this move, with the migration of millions of NFTs supposedly costing only $5000.

“This migration represents a foundational step in Sorare’s evolution. By leveraging Solana’s open and scalable ecosystem, we are preparing to deliver richer, more cost-effective, and transparent experiences that will grow alongside our community of passionate sports fans and digital collectors. Stay tuned for new features and gameplay innovations coming soon, including the launch of NBA 2026—offering even more ways to play and engage with your collections.”

Migration Schedule

The migration process takes place in several stages throughout October and early November 2025. Sorare has shared a detailed plan outlining how both ETH balances and NFTs will move across different networks. The goal is to complete the transition smoothly without any required user action or interruptions to gameplay.

According to the official announcement post and an FAQ page, the migration schedule involves 4 phases:

  • Phase 1 - ETH Migration to Base (Mid-October 2025)
  • Phase 2 - NFT Migration to Solana (Late October 2025)
  • Phase 3 - SOL Payments (Late October to Mid-November 2025)
  • Phase 4 - StarkEx Deprecation (Date TBA)

In the first phase, Sorare will begin by transferring all ETH balances from StarkEx over to Base. This transition enhances efficiency while maintaining full compatibility with the existing Sorare platform. Balances will remain visible on BaseScan, and all deposits and withdrawals will continue to function normally. Users will not need to take any action during this phase.

By the end of October, all Sorare cards will be reissued as Solana NFTs using the compressed NFT (cNFT) standard as part of Phase 2 of this major transition process. This format preserves all existing metadata, including card scarcity, edition, player details, XP, and serial number. Every user’s Sorare wallet will map seamlessly to a Solana address derived from the same private key, maintaining Sorare’s non-custodial model. Sorare will cover all migration costs, and players will not pay gas fees or sign any blockchain transactions during the process.

In Phase 3, after NFT migration, Sorare will deploy its Solana Bank Contract, introducing SOL as a payment and reward currency alongside ETH. Players will be able to select their preferred cryptocurrency for trading and purchases. In the future, Sorare plans to expand this system further to include stablecoins such as USDC.

Once all balances and cards are successfully moved, StarkEx contracts will be sunset in the 4th and final phase. Any remaining ETH will automatically migrate to Base, and any NFTs left behind will be bridged to Solana and appear in user wallets upon their next login.

Throughout all these phases, gameplay should remain uninterrupted. Competitions, scoring, and collection bonuses will function as usual, and players can continue to participate in tournaments, buy cards, and earn rewards. Auctions and marketplace activity will continue seamlessly, with settlement now handled on Solana instead of StarkEx. The platform will also introduce cross-chain swaps between ETH and SOL, adding further flexibility for secondary market trading.

Users who prefer to manage assets independently can withdraw cards to Ethereum before the migration. However, once the migration is complete, NFTs on Ethereum will need to be bridged back to Solana for use or trading on Sorare’s marketplace.

Sorare has emphasized that all user ownership remains intact and verifiable. Both ETH and NFT assets will be visible through public explorers on their respective chains, ensuring transparency. For additional security, all new contracts have been audited and will be publicly accessible after deployment.

About Sorare

Sorare is a fantasy sports platform and NFT-based collectible ecosystem that combines card-based sports management fantasy gameplay with digital ownership. Founded in 2018, the project allows users to buy, sell, and trade officially licensed digital cards featuring real athletes and teams from major leagues such as the Premier League, LaLiga and NBA.

Each Sorare card functions as an NFT, representing unique player attributes, season data, and gameplay utility. Managers can use their collections to compete in fantasy tournaments, where performance in real-world matches determines in-game results. Successful participants earn rewards that include cash prizes, card packs, exclusive experiences, and, in some cases, real-world goodies like match tickets or signed memorabilia.

The platform is built around the concept of true digital ownership. Players maintain full control of their cards through a non-custodial wallet system, meaning Sorare cannot access or remove user assets. The migration to Solana strengthens this foundation by ensuring all assets live natively on a public blockchain, accessible via open APIs and compatible wallets.

For those who would like to try this platform out for free, a web2 version called Sorare Rivals went live on Android and iOS last year with a free head-to-head game mode to create 5-player lineups in without needing to buy NFT cards.

In other Solana-related news, last month saw Republic announce plans to tokenize Animoca Brands equity on the L1 chain, while this month saw Play Solana unveil SuperHUB ahead of PSG1 console shipment and $PLAY token launch.