Types of Competition
How teams battle it out across different formats
Within a federation, teams compete in Competitions. Fantasy Squad supports two scoring styles: match-based (each matchday your team plays a 1v1 fantasy match, with scores converted to goals) and points-based (teams are ranked by raw fantasy score without head-to-head fixtures). Both can be combined with different competition structures.
League Competition
The classic full-season format. Every team plays against every other team home and away across the full season. The team with the best record at the end wins the league title. Scoring can be match-based (1v1 each matchday) or total-points-based.
Format details
- Each matchday your team faces a different opponent from your federation.
- Match-based: your score converts to fantasy goals — win, draw, or loss recorded in standings.
- Points-based: final standings use cumulative raw fantasy score across the full season.
- Optionally, the top teams at the end of the regular season advance to a playoff phase to decide the champion.
Best for: Groups who want a full competitive season with a clear champion crowned over time.
Cup Competition
A knockout tournament where one loss means elimination. Every match is high-stakes — there's no room for error. The last team standing wins the Cup.
Format details
- Teams are drawn against each other in brackets (randomly or seeded).
- The team with more fantasy points over the fixture advances.
- Losers are eliminated immediately — no second chances.
- A great way to run a mid-season side competition alongside the league.
Best for: High-drama, winner-takes-all excitement. Great as a side competition.
Tournament Competition
The most complete format: group stages followed by knockout rounds. Teams battle through their group first, then the top teams advance to the knockout phase.
Format details
- Teams are divided into groups of 3–4 teams.
- All teams in a group play each other in the group stage.
- The top 1–2 teams from each group advance to the knockout stage.
- Semifinals and a Final decide the ultimate champion.
Best for: Larger federations (8+ teams) who want a full competition structure like a real tournament.
Grand Prix Competition
A points-based format where teams are ranked by their raw fantasy score each matchday — no head-to-head matches. Think of it like a Formula 1 season: each round you earn points based on your rank, and they accumulate throughout the season.
Format details
- No 1v1 fixtures — all teams score independently each matchday.
- Your rank each matchday determines the Grand Prix points you earn (e.g., 1st = 25pts, 2nd = 18pts, etc.).
- Standings are based on total Grand Prix points accumulated over the season.
- Great for larger groups where head-to-head scheduling gets complex.
Best for: Groups wanting a standings-based competition without fixture scheduling. Ideal for second competitions alongside a main league.
Total Points Competition
The simplest points-based format. Teams are ranked purely by their cumulative raw fantasy score across all matchdays — no conversion, no brackets, no fixtures. The highest total wins.
Format details
- No fixtures or brackets — every team scores independently.
- Raw fantasy scores from every matchday are added up over the season.
- The team with the highest total score at the end is the winner.
- Purest measure of consistent fantasy performance across the whole season.
Best for: Quick side competitions or situations where you want a pure, unambiguous ranking by performance alone.
Can you run multiple competitions?
Yes! A federation can run multiple competitions simultaneously — for example, a League for the main title race and a Cup or Grand Prix for mid-season excitement, just like in real football.