Draft Order

Draft commences once league full & paid
Draft Order Randomized (3x)
Snake redraft
Slow Draft (4hrs / selection)
Fast Draft (1 min 30 seconds / selection)

Tag the next manager after your selection
Rule keeps flow of draft up for everyone
Avoids autopicks / commissioner intervention

Tag Rule (Slow Draft Only)

*Manager who was not tagged is responsible for letting the commissioner know by tagging the commissioner and saying “no tag”.

Commissioner Role

Commissioner duties:

Rule and conflict resultion
Fund management & payouts
Final decision authority
Organizing drafts
Maintaining overall league health
If for any reason a team manager has left the league or has been removed for any reason thoughout duration of tournament, team owner will be disqualified from tournament without refund

*Override clause - the commissioner reserves the right to override or update bylaws in best interest of league integrity, fairness, or emergency situations

Commissioner Role & Draft Order

League Chat Guidelines

No Outside League Ads

First offense: Friendly reminder + 24 hours to remove post

Second offense: Temporary roster lock for one week (no lineup changes)

Third offense: Temporary roster lock for two weeks

Final offense: Removal from the league (no refund) & manager will be replaced

No Drama / Toxicity

We’re here to play fantasy football, not deal with distractions — keep it fun, fair, and respectful

Disrespect, harassment, or attempts to stir drama will not be tolerated in league chats. If you have a disagreement or issue, DM the commissioner directly. Continued problems, disruptive behavior, or toxic conduct may result in removal from the league without refund

Best Ball Tournament Overview & Format

Roster size, scoring, and lineup requirements are defined in the Sleeper League Settings and govern all play.

Trading Down Fantasy Best Ball (BB) – BB 1 – BB 36 Redraft Leagues

All 432 entries will compete within their individual leagues to earn placement into playoff and championship rounds; top three teams from each advance
Format: Redraft BB
Payment platform: Leaguesafe
Advancing teams carry over their existing rosters
Each playoff round uses that week's scoring only
All payouts are issued within 1 week of the championship

*Leaguesafe commissioner-controlled due to complex payout structure and to achieve timely payouts.

Trading Down Fantasy leagues are managed under a commissioner plays free model. We don't take a direct rake and no hidden fees. Submission of league dues constitutes acceptance of league bylaws and commitment to league longevity requirements.

** In event 36-league tournament does not fill completely, payouts will be adjusted & communicated accordingly.

$50 per entry

Buy-in & Payout Structure

Buy-in

Weeks 1-14 / Round of 432

All entries will compete through Weeks 1-14 to finish in the top 3 of their respective league(s) based on total points to advance to Playoff and Championship Rounds (108 in total)

1st: $150

2nd: $50

3rd: $0 / advance

Week 15 / Round of 108 Wildcard

Weeks 1-14 advancing teams (108 in total) will be added to Week 15 / Round of 108 – Wild Card Playoff to continue with existing rosters tracked by commissioners with results made public for all to view & audit. Top 36 teams to advance.

1st - 8th: $250

25th - 36th: $0 / advance

9th - 16th: $150

17th - 24th: $50

108 Teams → 36 Advance

Top 3 per league advance

36 Teams → 12 Advance

Week 16 / Round of 36 Divisional

Week 15 / Round of 108 advancing teams (36 in total) will be added to Week 16 / Round of 36 – Divisional Playoff to continue with existing rosters tracked by commissioners with results made public for all to view & audit. Top 12 teams to advance.

1st: $1200

4th - 6th: $200

2nd: $850

7th - 12th: $100

3rd: $500

Final 12

Week 17 / Round of 12 Championship

Week 16 / Round of 36 advancing teams (12 in total) will be added to Week 17 / Round of 12 – Championship Playoff

1st: $1200

4th - 6th: $300-$500

2nd: $900

7th - 12th: $100-$250

3rd: $600

All payouts are issued within one week of the championship.
Leaguesafe payouts are commissioner-controlled to achieve complex payout timeline

Payout Timing

*Week 15 scoring only

*Week 16 scoring only

*Week 17 scoring only

36-Leagues in Total / 432 Entries

1st $2,800 / 56x

*Max winning potential per $50 entry for tournament

**Clearly defined payout structure listed below

2nd $1,750

3rd $1,100

Total Pot: $19,800

Payout Summary

1st: $150
2nd: $50
3rd: $0 / advance

Weeks 1 - 14: 432 Entries - Top 3 of each league advance

1st - 8th: $250
9th - 16th: $150
17th - 24th: $50
25th - 36th: $0 / advance

Week 15 / Round of 108 Wildcard - Top 36 advance

*Week 15 scoring only

1st: $1,200
2nd: $850
3rd: $500
4th - 6th: $200
7th - 12th: $100

Week 16 / Round of 36 Wildcard - Top 12 advance