Before the draft
- Pick the platform, number of teams, scoring and roster settings, and share them in writing.
- Set the draft date and order, and how the draft order is chosen.
- Agree on dues, the payout split and any weekly prizes, and collect dues before the draft. The free fantasy league payout calculator works out the amounts.
Write a short rulebook
Cover trade review (league vote or commissioner), the trade deadline, playoff format, tiebreakers and what happens if someone stops setting a lineup. Decide rules before they are needed, not during a dispute.
During the season
Post weekly results, keep standings and awards updated, and handle questions the same way for everyone. A quick weekly recap keeps people engaged.
After the championship
Pay out exactly as agreed and keep a record of who won, for next season and bragging rights.