Help on Fantasy GroupsHelp Index

A Fantasy Group is ideal for a group of friends who frequently compete in fantasy leagues together, as historical records across all the different sports are maintained over time.

The following options are available to all users / group members:

  • Create New Group: To create a new Fantasy Group, login and select 'My Profile'. Select 'Create New Group' from the 'Fantasy Group Tools' section. Provide a Group Name and Password. Note: The Group Name and Password must be a minimum of 5 and 6 characters respectively.

  • Join Group: To join a Fantasy Group, first retrieve a valid Group ID/Password from the Group administrator. Login and select 'My Profile'. Select 'Join Group' from the 'Fantasy Group Tools' section. Provide the valid Group ID/Password, and select 'Join Group'.

  • Join League: To join a League that is part of a group, first ensure that you have joined the group. Go to your Group home page, review the list of leagues that are open, and select the desired league. From the League home page, select 'Click to Join League' to become a member.

  • Access Group: To access your Group(s), login and select 'My Profile'. Select the desired Group under the 'Fantasy Groups' section. Note: The most recently created group will be at the bottom of the list.

  • Post Messages: To post a message to your Group, go to your Group home page. Go to the Message Board section and select 'New Message'. Note: Show/Hide, Reply, and Delete message options are also available.

  • Email Group Members: To e-mail your Group members, go to your Group home page and select 'Email Group'. Select the desired group members to send an email to. Enter a 'Subject' and 'Body', and select 'Send'.

  • Hide Group: To hide inactive groups, login and select 'My Profile'. Select 'Edit My Fantasy Groups List', select 'Hide' next to the groups you want to hide, and select 'Save Changes'.

  • Leave Group: To leave a Group, go to your Group home page, select 'Leave Group', and select OK. Note: This option is not available to group administrators, and is only available to users that are not tied to an active league.

Group Tools

The following tools are available to the group administrator:

  • Create League: To create a group league, go to your Group home page and select 'Create League'. Select a League Type (Premium, Premium Pool, or Corporate), select a Sport, and select Go. Provide a League Name, verify the correct group is selected, and select 'Create League'. Select a Game Format (Player Pool, Salary Cap, Pick One Daily, or Box Pool), and select Go. Configure the league settings as desired and select 'Save Settings'.

  • Configure Group:
    • Access Group ID/Password: To access your Group ID/Password, go to your Group home page. The Group ID can be accessed in the header of the Fantasy Leagues section, or can also be found in the group home URL. To access the group password, select 'Configure Group'.

    • Update Group Name: To update your Group name, go to your Group home page and select 'Configure Group'. Change the name and select 'Update Group Name'.

    • Update Group Password: To update your Group password, go to your Group home page and select 'Configure Group'. Change the password and select 'Update Group Password'.

    • Allow Members to Create League: To allow other group members to create leagues, go to your Group home page and select 'Configure Group'. Select 'Yes' next to the 'Allow Members to Create Leagues' option, and select 'Update Setting'.

    • Boot User: To remove a member from your Group, go to your Group home page and select 'Configure Group'. Select the user to be removed, and select 'Boot User'.

    • Promote to Admin: To promote another member to Group Admin, go to your Group home page and select 'Configure Group'. Select the desired member to promote, and select 'Promote to Admin'. Select OK to verify the promotion. Note: Once this is done, commissioner rights will be transferred to that person (there can only be one group administrator).

  • Delete Group: To delete a Group, go to your Group home page and select 'Delete Group'. Important Note: This option is NOT recommended for groups with any historical records, as this option will delete all history from all leagues. The option is not available for any groups with active leagues.

  • Invite Friends: To invite friends to join a Fantasy Group, select the 'Invite Friends' button at the time of group creation. Enter a valid e-mail address and select 'Send Invites'. Note: Additional invites can be sent via 'Invite Friends' from the Group home page.

To create or join a non-group league or to get more information on league types and formats, please see Creating / Joining Leagues.