Rules
Squad selection
You may enter one fantasy football squad, multiple squads will be deleted. Your squad must consist of:
- 1 Goalkeeper
- 4 Defenders
- 4 Midfielders
- 3 Forwards
The number of players you can select from a single team depends on the stage of the competition:
| Stage | Players from a single team |
|---|---|
| Group stage | 3 |
| Quarter-finals | 3 |
| Semi-finals | 6 |
| Final | 9 |
Each player has been given a value which is fixed for the tournament. The value of each player can be found here. Player values will not change during the tournament.
The total value of your group stage squad must not exceed 67 million Euros. For the knock-out stage the team budget will be increased to 67 million Euros.
Scoring
During the tournament the fantasy football players will be allocated a point score after each game, based on their performances in the matches. Actions occurring in extra time count but penalty shoot-outs do not. Points are awarded as detailed in the table below:
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| For playing in a game | 1 |
| For playing at least 60 minutes in a game (includes playing points mentioned above) | 2 |
| For each goal scored by your goalkeeper or defenders | 6 |
| For each goal scored by your midfielders | 5 |
| For each goal scored by your forwards | 4 |
| For each goal assist | 3 |
| For your goalkeeper conceding 0 goals (must also play at least 60 minutes) | 4 |
| For your defenders conceding 0 goals (must also play at least 60 minutes) | 4 |
| For your midfielders conceding 0 goals (must also play at least 60 minutes) | 1 |
| For every penalty miss | -2 |
| For every penalty save | 5 |
| For every 2 goals conceded by your goalkeeper or defenders | -1 |
| For every yellow card | -1 |
| For every red card (includes any yellow card points) | -3 |
| For every 3 saves | 1 |
The Points will be calculated using data provided to us on behalf of UEFA. Neither we nor UEFA will enter into any correspondence relating to the allocation of points to players. We accept no responsibility for the accuracy of this data.
Assists
An assist is awarded when the goal scorer receives the ball directly from a team mate and scores. If the assist pass takes a small deflection which doesn't change the direction of the pass, it will still be given. No assists are awarded for own goals or penalties. Live assists are provisional and will be reviewed within twenty four hours of the match.
Deadlines
Your team must be entered by the Matchday deadline to score points for that Matchday. Any substitutions, captain changes or transfers made after the deadline will become active at the next deadline.
| Matchday | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Matchday 1 | 23 Aug 13:30 CET |
| Matchday 2 | 26 Aug 16:15 CET |
| Matchday 3 | 29 Aug 16:15 CET |
| Quarter-finals | 3 Sep 14:45 CET |
| Semi-finals | 6 Sep 17:45 CET |
| Final | 10 Sep 17:45 CET |
Substitutions
Use the My Team page to select eleven players to form your team for the next Matchday. Your formation (4-4-2, 3-4-3 or 4-3-3) will automatically change based on the players you have chosen.
Your substitute does not score points. However, if any of your outfield players does not play in the Matchday, one of them will automatically be replaced by your substitute, if your substitute played in the Matchday.
Automatic substitutions are made at the end of the Matchday, when all matches have been played.
Captains
You must nominate a member of your team to be captain. This player will score double the number of points they would usually have been awarded that Matchday.
If your captain does not play then the bonus will be lost. Another player will not take over the captaincy in their place.
Transfers
Use the Transfers page to change your squad for the next Matchday. The number of free transfers which can be made are as follows:
| Next Matchday | Deadline | Free Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| Matchday 1 | 23 Aug 13:30 CET | Unlimited |
| Matchday 2 | 26 Aug 16:15 CET | 4 |
| Matchday 3 | 29 Aug 16:15 CET | 4 |
| Quarter-finals | 3 Sep 14:45 CET | Unlimited |
| Semi-finals | 6 Sep 17:45 CET | Unlimited |
| Final | 10 Sep 17:45 CET | Unlimited |
If you enter after the start of the first Matchday, you can make unlimited transfers before the next Matchday.
Leagues
Each player competes and is automatically entered in a number of leagues. These are:
- The overall league involving all registered players
- A league for fellow players from your country
- A league for players starting the same Matchday as you
- A league for supporters of your favourite team (optional)
- Private leagues with your friends and colleagues (optional)
You can be in up to 10 private leagues. Points are awarded after each game as explained in the scoring section.
In the event of a tie between teams in a league, the team who has made the least transfers will be positioned higher.
In addition, you will be automatically entered into a public league with 7 other players. Public leagues allow you to directly compete against a small number of game players and don't have any prizes.
Players joining before Matchday 1 will be placed in a head to head league which follows the real tournament structure.
The twelve players will be broken into three groups of four and each Matchday play a match against another team in the group, with a match result based on game scores. The top two in each group and the two best third-place teams (decided by group points, then fantasy points and finally a random draw) will qualify for the quarter-finals, with knock-out matches progressing through to the final.
Players entering after Matchday 1 will be entered in a standard league with 7 other game players.
Phases
Each league is run on a phase and overall basis. The phases are as follow:
| Phase | First Matchday | Last Matchday |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Matchday 1 | Final |
| Group phase | Matchday 1 | Matchday 3 |
| Knock-out phase | Quarter-finals | Final |
For information on any prizes available to the highest overall scorers, please see the prizes page.
