How MatchDay Fantasy works
Build a team. Follow the action. Win real prizes. This guide covers everything from scoring to payouts — designed to get you playing with confidence in minutes.
The basics
Build a lineup
Pick 11 players under a $100 salary cap. 1 GK · 4 DEF · 4 MID · 2 FWD · 1 FLEX.
Captain doubles
Choose a captain for 2× points and a vice-captain for 1.5×. Strategy is everything.
Watch live scoring
Goals, assists, cards, and saves update your score in real time as matches play out.
Lineups lock at kickoff
Once the first match begins, your team is locked. No edits. No swaps. Plan ahead.
Climb the leaderboard
Your total fantasy points determine your rank. Top ranks win prizes from the pool.
Get paid
Winnings settle automatically after the final whistle. Prizes hit your wallet in minutes.
Roster at a glance
Plus 1 FLEX player — any outfield position (DEF, MID, or FWD). Use it to fit a star or cover a risky pick.
Scoring breakdown
Points are awarded for positive actions and deducted for disciplinary events. Position matters: goalkeepers and defenders earn more for goals and clean sheets.
Goal
Position matters
Position matters
+10+7+6+5Assist
Final pass before goal
Final pass before goal
+3+3+3+3Clean sheet
No goals conceded
No goals conceded
+5+5——Saves (per 3)
Goalkeeper only
Goalkeeper only
+1———Minutes 60+
Must play 60+ mins
Must play 60+ mins
+2+2+2+2Penalty saved
GK only
GK only
+5———Yellow card
Cumulative
Cumulative
−1−1−1−1Red card
Includes second yellow
Includes second yellow
−3−3−3−3Own goal
Unfortunate
Unfortunate
−2−2−2−2Penalty miss
Taker only
Taker only
——−2−2Captain (2×)
Your captain earns double points on every action. If Messi scores a goal as your captain, you get 10 points instead of 5. Pick someone consistent and high-volume.
Vice-Captain (1.5×)
If your captain doesn't play a single minute, your vice-captain is automatically promoted to captain (2×). If both fail to play, you get no multiplier for that spot.
Salary cap strategy
Every player has a price. The challenge is building the best possible team without exceeding the $100 budget.
Stars & scrubs
Spend big on 2–3 elite players and fill the rest with cheap, high-minute role players. High variance, high ceiling.
Balanced build
Spread your budget evenly across all positions. Reliable floors, less dependency on one player popping off.
Contrarian punt
Fade the popular picks. Target undervalued players in favorable matchups. Great for large-field tournaments.
Budget tips
- Keep $2–$5 in reserve during draft so you can upgrade a position if value appears.
- Goalkeepers and defenders are usually cheaper — prioritize clean sheet potential.
- Check the fixture difficulty. A mid-priced forward vs a weak defense often outperforms a star vs a top defense.
- Avoid players with rotation risk near deadline. Locked lineups cannot be changed.
Contest types
From massive public tournaments to private leagues with friends. Choose the format that fits your style.
Mega Pool
$2 – $100 entry
Thousands of entries. Massive prize pools. The classic fantasy experience.
Single Match
$2 – $10 entry
Focus on one fixture. Pick only players from that match. Fast and intense.
Private League
You set the fee (or free)
Create a contest for friends. Set the buy-in, share a code, and compete in a closed pool.
Free Roll
$0 entry
Zero entry fee. Real prizes. The perfect way to learn the game with no risk.
Guaranteed vs non-guaranteed
Guaranteed contests run and pay out the full prize pool even if they don't fill. Non-guaranteed contests may be cancelled if they don't reach the minimum number of entries. If cancelled, you receive a full refund automatically.
Deadlines & lock rules
Timing is everything. Know exactly when your team locks and what you can — and can't — change after that.
Lineup lock
Your lineup locks at the kickoff time of the earliest fixture in the contest. No edits are allowed after this point.
No late swap
Unlike some fantasy platforms, MatchDay Fantasy does not allow late swaps after lock. Set your lineup before the first whistle.
Pre-lock edits
You can edit your lineup as many times as you want before lock. Change captain, swap players, and adjust strategy freely.
Live substitutions
Once a match is live, your players accumulate points in real time. There are no in-game substitutions or bench swaps.
Typical matchday timeline
Browse the lobby, check fixtures, and start researching.
Official starting XIs drop. This is your final chance to verify playing status.
First kickoff. All lineups are frozen. Scoring begins.
Final match ends. Points are confirmed and prizes distributed.
Prizes & payouts
Transparent payout structures. Automatic settlement. Know exactly what you're playing for before you enter.
Winner Takes All
1st place takes the entire prize pool. High risk, high reward. Best for small private leagues.
Top 3 Split
1st gets 60%, 2nd gets 30%, 3rd gets 10%. A balanced structure that rewards consistency.
Top 5 Spread
Prizes for 1st through 5th. More winners, more fun in larger contests.
How the prize pool is built
Every entry fee is collected into a single prize pool. We deduct a 10% platform fee (rake) to cover operations, scoring, and development. The remaining 90% is paid out to winners.
Settlement & withdrawal
- Prizes settle automatically within minutes of the final whistle.
- Winnings are credited directly to your wallet as USDT.
- Withdraw to your connected wallet anytime. No minimum hold period.
- Network gas fees apply for on-chain withdrawals.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions from new players.
Ready to play?
Browse today's contests, build your first lineup, and compete for real prizes.