League Formats
One platform, multiple formats
League Tycoon supports the formats serious fantasy football players want. From standard dynasty to full contract leagues and beyond.
Contract Dynasty
SignatureThe signature format
Salary caps and multi-year contracts layered onto dynasty. Every roster move involves cap implications, contract value, and long-term planning. The deepest strategic format available on League Tycoon.
Learn about Contract Dynasty- Salary caps prevent hoarding
- Contracts expire, creating natural turnover
- Rebuilds are strategic, not hopeless
- Full GM-style decision-making
Standard Dynasty
Classic long-term fantasy football
Traditional dynasty leagues with keeper rosters, rookie drafts, and multi-season continuity. Keep your players year over year without salary cap constraints.
Learn about Dynasty- Keep rosters across seasons
- Rookie drafts
- Year-round trading
- Simpler than contract leagues
Graveyard Leagues
Elimination format with the full player pool
Set your lineup each week from the entire player pool, but each player can only start once all season. Lowest-scoring teams are eliminated weekly. Supports 4 to 2,000 teams. No draft required.
Learn about Graveyard- Full player pool, no draft needed
- Each player can only start once all season
- Weekly elimination of lowest scorers
- Supports 4 to 2,000 teams
Gambit Leagues
Draft a coach, change your scoring rules
Traditional fantasy football with a twist: draft a coach in round one that changes your scoring rules and strategy. 16 unique coach schemes like Smashmouth (RBs score 60% more), Team Captain (pick a captain whose NFL teammates score more), Spread (QBs and WRs get boosted), and more. 4-16 teams.
Learn about Gambit- 16 unique coach schemes
- Coach changes your scoring rules
- Draft a coach in round one
- 4-16 teams
Ranked
Competitive ranked play with tiers
Competitive ranked play across Gambit, Graveyard, and Weekly Audibles formats. Start at 1,000 rating and climb through six tiers: Rookie, Veteran, Captain, All-Pro, MVP, and Hall of Fame. Entry costs 1 token. Win tokens back through performance.
Learn about Ranked- Six tiers: Rookie to Hall of Fame
- Play across Gambit, Graveyard, Weekly Audibles
- Start at 1,000 rating
- Win tokens back through performance
Find the right format for your league
Launch League Tycoon and explore the formats available. Start with standard dynasty or jump straight into contract leagues.