1. Create Your Account

Start by signing up for an account on Drafftbowl. Simply enter your details, verify your email, and you're ready to go! Once logged in, you'll have access to all of our Fantasy Football Leagues, tools, and features.

2. Choose Your Fantasy Football League

Select the type of Fantasy Football League that suits your style of play. Choose from:

  • Redraft Leagues – Perfect for season-long play with fresh drafts each year.
  • Dynasty Leagues - Build your team over multiple seasons and develop your roster.
  • Best Ball Leagues – No weekly lineup management, just draft and let the best players automatically score.
  • Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) – Compete in fast-paced, short-term contests for cash prizes.
  • Keeper Leagues – Retain a few key players from one season to the next.
  • Auction Leagues – Bid on players to build your team.

3. Join or Create a League

Once you've selected your league type, you can either:

  • Join a Public League – Search for available leagues to join and compete with other players worldwide.
  • Create a Custom League – Set up your own league, customize scoring settings, draft style, and invite friends or strangers to join.

4. Set Up Your Team

  • Complete Your Draft – Depending on your league type, you’ll either participate in a snake draft, auction draft, or a best ball draft.
  • In redraft and Keeper leagues, you’ll draft players based on their projected performance for the upcoming season.
  • In Dynasty leagues, consider long-term strategies—your picks may have an impact over several seasons.
  • In DFS, you’ll pick players for a single week or contest, maximizing your budget for the best value.
  • Manage Your Roster – Keep an eye on player injuries, matchups, and trades. Make sure your players are ready for game day.

5. Setting Lineups & Trades

  • Lineups – For most leagues, you’ll need to set your starting lineup each week. Be strategic with matchups and player form.
  • Trades – Throughout the season, you can trade players with other managers to improve your team. Always keep an eye on your competitors and explore opportunities to strengthen your squad.
  • Waiver Wire – If a player gets injured or underperforms, you can pick up free agents from the waiver wire to replace them.

6. Scoring and Stats

  • Track Player Performance – Every week, players score points based on real-life NFL performances. Check your team’s progress in real time.
  • Advanced Stats – Drafftbowl provides detailed stats and analytics to help you make informed decisions throughout the season. Leverage this data for trades, lineup decisions, and more.

7. Compete & Win Prizes

  • Compete – The goal of Drafftbowl is to be the best Fantasy Football manager. Win by accumulating the most points and outsmarting your competition.
  • Prizes – Depending on your league or contest, you may be eligible for exciting prizes. Whether it’s cash, merchandise, or bragging rights, Drafftbowl makes winning feel that much sweeter.

8. Stay Engaged All Season

  • Weekly Updates – Get regular updates on player performance, injuries, matchups, and league standings.
  • Chat & Community – Engage with other players, talk trades, or discuss matchups via Drafftbowl’s chat and community features.
  • Seasonal & DFS Opportunities – Play throughout the year, from the NFL regular season to daily fantasy contests.

9. Customize Your Experience

  • Set League Rules – Adjust scoring, roster sizes, and more within your league settings.
  • Notifications – Customize alerts to keep track of player performance, upcoming drafts, trade deadlines, and more.

10. Have Fun!

The key to Drafftbowl is to enjoy the Fantasy Football experience. Compete with friends, challenge strangers, and make every NFL week more exciting with strategic gameplay!