https://fandraft.com/blog Draft tips, strategy & news from FanDraft — the online fantasy football draft board. en-us https://fandraft.com/blog/new-features-in-fandraft-2026 https://fandraft.com/blog/new-features-in-fandraft-2026 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT FanDraft '26 is now live, and as usual we added a variety of new features and improvements. Below are some detailed highlights of a few of these new additions. https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-additional-hybrid-draft-support https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-additional-hybrid-draft-support Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A new Hybrid / Half-and-Half Draft setting lets commissioners cap how many players each team can buy in the auction portion — and FanDraft automatically polices the rule. https://fandraft.com/blog/startbench-now-offers-draft-rankings-for-fantasy-football-draft-prep https://fandraft.com/blog/startbench-now-offers-draft-rankings-for-fantasy-football-draft-prep Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Start/Bench — FanDraft's in-season lineup tool — now offers a preseason Draft Rankings resource powered by predictive market data, with customizable, printable cheat sheets. https://fandraft.com/blog/fantasy-draft-rumble-to-determine-your-leagues-draft-order https://fandraft.com/blog/fantasy-draft-rumble-to-determine-your-leagues-draft-order Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Another quick and entertaining way to decide your league's draft order — Fantasy Draft Rumble turns each manager into a pixel-art wrestler for a draft-order battle royal. https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-football-26-is-now-live https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-football-26-is-now-live Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT FanDraft Football '26 is now available. This offseason our focus has been on improving the flow and energy of draft night. https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-end-of-round-summary-slide https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-end-of-round-summary-slide Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT With FanDraft's new End of Round Slide, every round now gets a moment to breathe — and a moment to stir the pot. https://fandraft.com/blog/introducing-startbench-your-weekly-fantasy-lineup-assistant-launching-this-fall https://fandraft.com/blog/introducing-startbench-your-weekly-fantasy-lineup-assistant-launching-this-fall Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Fantasy football is full of tough decisions. Every week, you're faced with the same gut-wrenching question: who do I start, and who do I bench? https://fandraft.com/blog/new-features-in-fandraft https://fandraft.com/blog/new-features-in-fandraft Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT FanDraft '25 is now live, and as usual we added a variety of new features and improvements. Below are some detailed highlights of a few of these new additions. https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-football-2024-is-now-live-jcmyp https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-football-2024-is-now-live-jcmyp Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT FanDraft Football '25 is now available. This offseason our focus has been on refinement of the platform, bringing greater security, stability, and polish. https://fandraft.com/blog/new-tool-end-a-teams-auction https://fandraft.com/blog/new-tool-end-a-teams-auction Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Some auction leagues don't require owners to spend all of their auction dollars or fill a required roster size. This tool was made especially for commissioners of leagues with these rules. https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-quick-change-position-menu https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-quick-change-position-menu Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT When the draft nears the end, many commissioners hear owners requesting quick changes of the Player Board positions. Now you can swap between them instantly. https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-football-2024-is-now-live https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-football-2024-is-now-live Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT FanDraft Football '24 is now available. This offseason our primary focus has been on enhancing scalability to support FanDraft's growing remote capabilities. https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-baseball https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-baseball Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT As the chill in the air gives way to the warmer breezes of spring, the excitement for the upcoming fantasy baseball season starts to build. https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-position-board-display https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-position-board-display Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT We just added a new Position Board display, which shows a breakdown of teams and how many of each position they have selected. https://fandraft.com/blog/new-addition-combo-drafts-can-now-change-order-type-during-transition https://fandraft.com/blog/new-addition-combo-drafts-can-now-change-order-type-during-transition Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Combo Drafts are a style of drafting where you begin as an Auction format, and then at some point in the draft switch to a Regular style of draft. https://fandraft.com/blog/new-addition-added-remaining-bid-values-to-the-roster-report https://fandraft.com/blog/new-addition-added-remaining-bid-values-to-the-roster-report Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The Draft Roster report now includes Remaining Bid Dollars for auction drafts, giving commissioners a useful in-season and dynasty value. https://fandraft.com/blog/new-addition-color-differentiated-traded-picks-teams https://fandraft.com/blog/new-addition-color-differentiated-traded-picks-teams Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Earlier this year we improved the readability of traded picks by assigning different colors for each team name, which show when there are traded picks on the draft board. https://fandraft.com/blog/new-addition-change-voice-announcer-in-the-audiovideo-setup-area https://fandraft.com/blog/new-addition-change-voice-announcer-in-the-audiovideo-setup-area Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The commissioner can now go to the Audio/Video setup area to change the voice used for the Voice Announcer. https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-allow-owner-editing https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-allow-owner-editing Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The Admin Commish can now give remote owners the ability to edit their team name, logo, and owner image. https://fandraft.com/blog/hybridleague https://fandraft.com/blog/hybridleague Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT After 20+ years of trial and error, we developed the Hybrid League — a format that balances team identity, off-season engagement, and a quality draft. https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-player-list-display https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-player-list-display Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT A new mobile-friendly Player List display shows available players in a vertical list, built with remote drafters on a phone in mind. https://fandraft.com/blog/7-unique-features-in-fandraft-to-level-up-your-live-draft https://fandraft.com/blog/7-unique-features-in-fandraft-to-level-up-your-live-draft Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Commissioners who want an exceptional draft party choose FanDraft. Here are seven distinctive features you can add to host an unforgettable draft day. https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-commish-announcement https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-commish-announcement Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT A new commissioner tool displays an informational announcement message to all users, useful when remote drafters aren't watching the chat area. https://fandraft.com/blog/update-to-fandraft-player-rankings https://fandraft.com/blog/update-to-fandraft-player-rankings Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT FanDraft player rankings are now supplied by FantasyNerds.com, delivering more consistent and predictable rankings throughout the draft season. https://fandraft.com/blog/fantasy-football-draft-scheduling https://fandraft.com/blog/fantasy-football-draft-scheduling Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Picking a draft date is a commissioner's first job. Here are our favorite free scheduling tools to kick off the draft day scheduling process. https://fandraft.com/blog/choosing-the-best-fantasy-football-draft-board https://fandraft.com/blog/choosing-the-best-fantasy-football-draft-board Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Choosing the right draft board is one of the most important parts of your live draft. Here's a comparison of the best fantasy football draft board options. https://fandraft.com/blog/preplanning-a-successful-fantasy-football-draft-party https://fandraft.com/blog/preplanning-a-successful-fantasy-football-draft-party Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT It's never too early to start planning your fantasy football draft party. Here are 5 essential tips and tricks to ensure a successful event. https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-football-2023-is-now-available https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-football-2023-is-now-available Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT FanDraft Football 2023 is now live, headlined by support for new fantasy sports and the highly requested Player Queue for remote drafters. https://fandraft.com/blog/rules-for-covering-weird-scenarios https://fandraft.com/blog/rules-for-covering-weird-scenarios Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT After last year's canceled Bengals vs Bills game disrupted fantasy Super Bowls, here are ten rules every league and commissioner should make sure their bylaws cover. https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-is-now-available-for-baseball-basketball-and-hockey https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-is-now-available-for-baseball-basketball-and-hockey Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT FanDraft now supports fantasy baseball, basketball, and hockey, bringing the same features as our flagship football product to these new fantasy sports. https://fandraft.com/blog/the-losers-bracket-an-alternative-to-the-toilet-bowl https://fandraft.com/blog/the-losers-bracket-an-alternative-to-the-toilet-bowl Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT An engaging, functional alternative to the Toilet Bowl that keeps non-playoff teams involved and uses playoff results to set next season's draft order. https://fandraft.com/blog/5-tips-for-a-successful-fandraft-draft-1 https://fandraft.com/blog/5-tips-for-a-successful-fandraft-draft-1 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Five tips to help commissioners prepare for and run a great FanDraft draft party, from practice drafts to Commissioner Mode to double-checking your settings. https://fandraft.com/blog/draft-day-essentials-some-inspiration-to-further-level-up-your-draft https://fandraft.com/blog/draft-day-essentials-some-inspiration-to-further-level-up-your-draft Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Looking for last-minute ideas to make your in-person fantasy football draft even more extra? Check out these inspirational draft day essentials from FootballGuys. https://fandraft.com/blog/beware-of-week-14-bye-weeks https://fandraft.com/blog/beware-of-week-14-bye-weeks Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Six NFL teams have a BYE in week 14 this year. A friendly reminder for commissioners to review their league's regular season and playoff schedules. https://fandraft.com/blog/new-fandraft-feature-whammy-players https://fandraft.com/blog/new-fandraft-feature-whammy-players Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT FanDraft's new Whammy Players feature randomly designates players that trigger a fun penalty when selected during your draft. Here's how to set it up. https://fandraft.com/blog/fantasy-football-podcasts-hidden-treasures https://fandraft.com/blog/fantasy-football-podcasts-hidden-treasures Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT Beyond the usual suspects, here are three lesser-known fantasy football podcasts that the FanDraft team listens to religiously. https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-filter-by-rookie https://fandraft.com/blog/new-feature-filter-by-rookie Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Two new user-requested FanDraft features: filter the player board by rookies, and hide the draft clock for leagues that don't use one. https://fandraft.com/blog/commissioner-seeking-advice-commissioners-corner-mailbag https://fandraft.com/blog/commissioner-seeking-advice-commissioners-corner-mailbag Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Have a specific fantasy football league question? Send your inquiries to the Commissioner's Corner Mailbag and we'll try our hardest to respond. https://fandraft.com/blog/1st-round-pick-should-you-ignore-the-adp-rankings https://fandraft.com/blog/1st-round-pick-should-you-ignore-the-adp-rankings Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The fantasy community takes consensus rankings too seriously. Here's why you should build your own ranking formula while still finding value in ADP. https://fandraft.com/blog/on-the-clock-how-long-should-you-set-the-draft-pick-timer https://fandraft.com/blog/on-the-clock-how-long-should-you-set-the-draft-pick-timer Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The draft pick timer can make or break your draft. Here are recommendations and a proven template for keeping everyone happy and your draft flowing. https://fandraft.com/blog/2022closerlook https://fandraft.com/blog/2022closerlook Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT A focused look at several new features in FanDraft '22, including The Pick Is In, customizable sound effects, Keeper On The Fly, draft dates, and mobile compatibility. https://fandraft.com/blog/another-quick-and-entertaining-way-to-determine-your-leagues-draft-order https://fandraft.com/blog/another-quick-and-entertaining-way-to-determine-your-leagues-draft-order Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT A quick, fun, and completely random method for determining your fantasy football league's draft order using the 100yardrush.com racing service. https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-football-2022-is-now-available https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-football-2022-is-now-available Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT FanDraft Football 2022 is here, with a focus on refinement, new mobile compatibility, customizable sound effects, The Pick Is In feature, and many UI improvements. https://fandraft.com/blog/toilet-bowl-punishment-ideas https://fandraft.com/blog/toilet-bowl-punishment-ideas Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT A compiled list of tamer, easy-to-implement last-place punishment ideas for your fantasy football league's Toilet Bowl loser. https://fandraft.com/blog/hide-your-picks-in-fandraft-drama-mode-how-to-extend-your-display https://fandraft.com/blog/hide-your-picks-in-fandraft-drama-mode-how-to-extend-your-display Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT How to extend your display so you can hide picks as they are entered, by running two browser instances of FanDraft for a more dramatic reveal. https://fandraft.com/blog/fun-ideas-for-your-in-person-draft https://fandraft.com/blog/fun-ideas-for-your-in-person-draft Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Five simple, easy-to-implement ideas to take your league's in-person fantasy football draft party to the next level. https://fandraft.com/blog/where-the-hell-is-your-iphone-app-or-the-historybehind-the-scenes-of-fandraft https://fandraft.com/blog/where-the-hell-is-your-iphone-app-or-the-historybehind-the-scenes-of-fandraft Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The history and behind-the-scenes story of FanDraft, and why an optimized iPhone app hasn't been prioritized for our small, in-person-focused company. https://fandraft.com/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-draft https://fandraft.com/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-draft Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Weighing the two camps on fantasy football draft timing, and why the best time to draft is really when the majority of your owners can attend. https://fandraft.com/blog/latest-feature-additionalinfo https://fandraft.com/blog/latest-feature-additionalinfo Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT A new optional feature that displays a bit of team/owner history, including prior year first pick, record, and playoff info, on the PreDraft slide and during the draft. https://fandraft.com/blog/picking-the-right-commissioner-software https://fandraft.com/blog/picking-the-right-commissioner-software Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT A guide to deciding whether to switch your fantasy football league management service, with the pros and cons of the seven most recognized commissioner products. https://fandraft.com/blog/subscribe-to-the-fandraft-substack https://fandraft.com/blog/subscribe-to-the-fandraft-substack Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT Subscribe for free to the FanDraft Substack to stay on top of all the latest FanDraft news, feature releases, draft party tips, and fantasy strategy. https://fandraft.com/blog/online-fantasy-football-auction-drafts-with-fandraft https://fandraft.com/blog/online-fantasy-football-auction-drafts-with-fandraft Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT How FanDraft's online platform makes it easy to run in-person, hybrid, or fully online fantasy football auction drafts, with a walkthrough of the auction process. https://fandraft.com/blog/a-look-at-the-new-fandraft-21-features https://fandraft.com/blog/a-look-at-the-new-fandraft-21-features Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT A roundup of the new and exciting features added to FanDraft 2021, from customizable position cell colors to auction flexibility and shareable draft links. https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-2021-is-now-available https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-2021-is-now-available Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT FanDraft 2021 is live, bringing the platform fully online with new audio features, UI improvements, auction enhancements, and an optional installable desktop version. https://fandraft.com/blog/grading-fantasy-commissioner-platforms https://fandraft.com/blog/grading-fantasy-commissioner-platforms Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT A grading breakdown of the major fantasy football commissioner platforms to help you pick the right host for your league's needs and future. https://fandraft.com/blog/five-reasons-to-draft https://fandraft.com/blog/five-reasons-to-draft Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT Five reasons to push past the pessimism and hold your fantasy football draft this year, even in an uncertain season. https://fandraft.com/blog/latest-additions-to-fandraft-2020 https://fandraft.com/blog/latest-additions-to-fandraft-2020 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT A summary of the latest features added to the FanDraft Online platform over the summer, including the Voice Announcer, voice reactions, hosted MP3 team songs, and MyFantasyLeague integration. https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-2020-covid-19-policy https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-2020-covid-19-policy Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT Our Covid-19 return policy for FanDraft 2020, allowing eligible early purchasers a credit toward 2021 if they did not use the platform for a draft. https://fandraft.com/blog/draftpacket https://fandraft.com/blog/draftpacket Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT How to build an official League Draft Packet to set an early tone of excitement, including a section-by-section framework and a free Google Docs template. https://fandraft.com/blog/creating-fantasy-logos https://fandraft.com/blog/creating-fantasy-logos Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT Why you should establish set team names and logos for your fantasy league, plus tools and tips for creating quality logos that build lasting league tradition. https://fandraft.com/blog/tracking-your-leagues-overall-records https://fandraft.com/blog/tracking-your-leagues-overall-records Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT Why tracking your league's all-time Overall Records is worth the effort, plus a free Google Sheets template to make it easy. https://fandraft.com/blog/fantasy-football-draft-party-ideas-for-a-successful-draft https://fandraft.com/blog/fantasy-football-draft-party-ideas-for-a-successful-draft Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT Five ideas for hosting a memorable fantasy football draft party, from getting a draft board to destination drafts, drinking games, and announcing your picks. https://fandraft.com/blog/5-tips-for-a-successful-fandraft-draft https://fandraft.com/blog/5-tips-for-a-successful-fandraft-draft Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT Five tips to help you get the most out of the FanDraft platform, from running practice drafts to using Commissioner Mode, draft tools, clock controls, and reports. https://fandraft.com/blog/covid-19-drafting-fantasy-football-during-a-pandemic https://fandraft.com/blog/covid-19-drafting-fantasy-football-during-a-pandemic Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT How to recreate the fantasy football draft party experience during the pandemic by combining FanDraft with video conferencing tools like Zoom and Google Meet. https://fandraft.com/blog/league-newsletters-made-easy-with-mailchimp https://fandraft.com/blog/league-newsletters-made-easy-with-mailchimp Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT How to use MailChimp to quickly design reusable weekly fantasy football league newsletters, plus a best-practice tip for keeping the trash talk flowing. https://fandraft.com/blog/5-rules-your-fantasy-football-league-may-be-missing https://fandraft.com/blog/5-rules-your-fantasy-football-league-may-be-missing Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT Five key rules to consider adding to your fantasy football league's constitution, from voting requirements to tie-breakers and trade vetoes. https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-football-2020-re-inventing-the-fantasy-football-draft-board https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-football-2020-re-inventing-the-fantasy-football-draft-board Mon, 25 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT FanDraft becomes a fully online platform for 2020, bringing Commissioner Mode, online auction drafts, free remote owner participation, and a brand new interface. https://fandraft.com/blog/methods-to-determine-your-fantasy-football-draft-order https://fandraft.com/blog/methods-to-determine-your-fantasy-football-draft-order Sat, 02 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT A collection of the best draft order lottery ideas, organized into five categories ranging from totally random raffles to competitive games of skill. https://fandraft.com/blog/preventingcollusion https://fandraft.com/blog/preventingcollusion Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Rather than relying on blanket anti-collusion rules, incentivize owners to stay engaged all season with loser brackets, double-headers, early trade deadlines, and weekly prizes. https://fandraft.com/blog/development-rate-of-tight-ends https://fandraft.com/blog/development-rate-of-tight-ends Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT Charting the fantasy production of top tight ends shows most hit near full potential by year two, so avoid rookie TEs in re-draft leagues and hunt for value among second-year players. https://fandraft.com/blog/beware-the-rookie-wr https://fandraft.com/blog/beware-the-rookie-wr Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT Most top rookie wide receivers bust or barely beat average, so wait until the mid/late rounds before taking one — unless you're in a dynasty or deep keeper league. https://fandraft.com/blog/ideas-for-a-successful-fantasy-football-draft-party https://fandraft.com/blog/ideas-for-a-successful-fantasy-football-draft-party Thu, 23 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT Five ideas to make your in-person fantasy football draft party a success, from getting a draft board to destination drafts, drinking games, and announcing your picks. https://fandraft.com/blog/best-ways-determine-draft-order https://fandraft.com/blog/best-ways-determine-draft-order Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT A compilation of the best draft order lottery ideas, grouped into five categories from totally random raffles to competitive games of skill. https://fandraft.com/blog/spotlight-on-dfl https://fandraft.com/blog/spotlight-on-dfl Sun, 21 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT FanDraft was featured in the Advertiser Spotlight on Dynasty League Football, a top resource for dynasty and keeper league analysis. https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-review-by-lets-talk-fantasy-sports https://fandraft.com/blog/fandraft-review-by-lets-talk-fantasy-sports Mon, 25 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT The "Let's Talk Fantasy Sports" podcast published a video review of FanDraft, covering the product and how it works. https://fandraft.com/blog/review-of-fandraft-via-fantasy-knuckleheads https://fandraft.com/blog/review-of-fandraft-via-fantasy-knuckleheads Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT FantasyKnuckleheads.com published an in-depth review of FanDraft Football 2015, covering how FanDraft works and detailing many of its features.