League calendar
Key Dates
Everything that matters between keeper declarations and the trophy handoff.
- Saturday, August 15, 2026Deadline
Keeper Declarations Due
Submit your keepers (up to 2) to the commissioner before the draft board locks
- Saturday, August 29, 2026Draft
Live Draft Night
Auction draft — $200 budget, keepers purchased out of your budget beforehand
- Thursday, September 10, 2026Season
Week 1 Kickoff
Lineups lock at first game kickoff. Dues must be paid before Week 1
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026Deadline
Trade Deadline
Week 11 — no trades processed after the deadline set in the league settings
- Thursday, December 3, 2026Playoffs
Playoffs Begin
Week 14 — top 6 seeds advance. Seeds 1 and 2 get a first-round bye
- Thursday, December 17, 2026Playoffs
Championship (2 Weeks)
Weeks 16 & 17 — two-week title game plus the third-place match. Trophy and payouts settled after
- Saturday, February 6, 2027Social
Offseason Brews Summit
Rule votes, dues reset, and the annual last-place punishment reveal
- Saturday, August 1, 2026Deadline
Slumdog Punishment Deadline
The regular season loser must complete the punishment before this date
Exact dates are confirmed each summer in the league chat — the commissioner posts the final draft night once the NFL schedule drops.