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Arena (LMArena) is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
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Blocked in Syria through IP-based geo-blocking, confirmed by community reports since January 2026. The team contacted the company in April 2026 requesting a review of the Syria restrictions under the current sanctions framework. No response has been received yet.
Contacted Company
Official outreach email sent to LMSYS at privacy@arena.ai requesting review of Syria IP restrictions for Arena (LMArena) under the current OFAC and BIS framework.
Need Help with Arena (LMArena)?
If you're experiencing issues accessing Arena (LMArena) in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at LMSYS? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside LMSYS can change that.
Tips for advocating
- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
- Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Arena (LMArena) is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.
Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.
You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Arena (LMArena) directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.