Euro Cup 2024 Fantasy Rules & NMA League

England coach Gareth Southgate with John Stones |

Attention Premier League fantasy managers: The excitement isn’t over yet! As the club season wraps up, a fresh challenge emerges with the UEFA Euros just around the corner.

And of course we have a fantasy mini-league for that. It’s time to shift your focus. We begin with a complete guide for both novices and experienced fantasy managers. We’ll delve into everything you need to know, from team selection and chips to maximizing your points throughout the tournament.

Getting Started with Euros Fantasy Football: Team Creation

Before diving into player picks, let’s ensure your Euros fantasy team is set up. Follow these simple steps:

1. Head to the Official Website: Visit www.uefa.com/euro2024 in your browser. It’s at the same site as our Champions League fantasy league, so you might already have an account.
2. Log in or Sign Up: Use your existing UEFA account or create a new, free account if you’re new.
3. Navigate to Euros Fantasy: Click on the “Gaming” tab and select “Fantasy Football” from the dropdown menu.
4. Build Your Team: You’ll see a blank team template. Now, you’re ready to pick your star players!

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Building Your Euros Fantasy Dream Team

With your blank team template ready, it’s time to assemble your champion squad! Here’s what you need to know (paraphrased from complete rules):

• Budget: Start with a €100 million budget, which increases to €105 million for the round of 16 onward. Spend wisely to create a well-balanced team.
• Squad Selection: Choose 15 players: 2 Goalkeepers, 5 Defenders, 5 Midfielders, and 3 Forwards.
• Player Limits per Country: The number of players you can select per country increases as the tournament progresses. Here’s the breakdown:
• Group Stage: Max 3 players from each country
• Round of 16: Max 4 players from each country
• Quarter-Finals: Max 5 players from each country
• Semi-Finals: Max 6 players from each country
• Final: Max 8 players from each country

If any of your players are knocked out of EURO 2024, they’ll stay in your squad. However, once they’re out of the competition, they won’t earn any more points.

Choosing your dream team is just the beginning. Here’s how to manage your squad for maximum points:

• Save & Deadlines: Save your team before each match-day deadline (first game kickoff).
• Automatic Subs: If a starter misses a game, your bench will automatically fill the spot, provided the formation remains valid.
• Flexible Formation: Choose any formation, but ensure at least 1 goalkeeper, 3 defenders, 2 midfielders, and 1 forward.
• Double Trouble: Select a captain from your starting 11; his points will be doubled for that match-day.
• Captain Switch (Optional): Change your captain to another player playing later in the match-day if needed. This is a one-time chance.
• Captain Considerations: A captain who doesn’t play won’t score double points, even with automatic substitutions.
• Pro Tip: Pick your captain from a team playing on the first calendar day of a match-day. This allows you to switch captains later if needed.

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Mastering Euros Fantasy Transfers

Transfers are crucial for keeping your team competitive. Here’s what you need to know:

Pre-Tournament: Make unlimited free transfers before kickoff.

Group Stage:

• 2 Free transfers are granted each match-day (no points deduction).
• Unused free transfers carry over only once (no stockpiling).
• Wildcard and Limitless chips eliminate unused free transfers.
• Knockout Stage: No free transfer carryover between matchdays.
• Price Changes: Player prices fluctuate based on real-life performance. Prices will continue to change throughout the tournament depending on points earned.

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Here’s a breakdown of the quota of free transfers for each round of the competition:

• Group Stage: 2 free transfers per matchday
• Round of 16: Unlimited transfers
• Quarter-Finals: 3 free transfers
• Semi-Finals: 4 free transfers
• Final: 5 free transfers

Euros Fantasy 2024 Chips

Euros Fantasy offers two powerful chips to maximize your points: Wildcard and Limitless. Note: You won’t carry-over any unused free transfer after your chip even if you were already carrying an extra going in, so plan carefully.

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Wildcard

The wildcard chip allows you to make unlimited free transfers before a match-day deadline. This is ideal for overhauling your squad based on upcoming fixtures, injuries, or player form. Once saved, these changes stick until you execute more transfers.

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Limitless

The limitless chip lets you build a dream team for one match-day with unlimited free transfers and budget. This chip is perfect for targeting top-tier players regardless of cost, allowing you to maximize your potential points for one round.

However: This chip nullifies any transfers you’ve already made for its match-day (including points deductions for extra transfers), and after the match-day, your squad resets to its untouched, prior match-day roster.

How Points Are Scored and Counted in Euros Fantasy 2024

Understanding how points are awarded is essential for achieving success in Euros Fantasy 2024. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the scoring system:

All Players

• Appearance: 1 point
• 60 Minutes on Pitch: 1 point
• Goals from Outside the Box: 1 point
• Assist: 3 points
• Every 3 Balls Recovered: 1 point
• Player of the Match: 3 points
• Winning a Penalty: 2 points
• Conceding a Penalty: -1 point
• Missed Penalty: -2 points
• Yellow Card: -1 point
• Red Card: -3 points
• Own Goal: -2 points

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Goalkeepers

• Goal: 6 points
• Saved Penalty: 5 points
• Clean Sheet: 4 points
• Each 3 Saves: 1 point
• Each 2 Goals Conceded: -1 point

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Defenders

• Goal: 6 points
• Clean Sheet: 4 points
• Each 2 Goals Conceded: -1 point

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Midfielders

• Goal: 5 points
• Clean Sheet: 1 point

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Forwards

• Goal: 4 points

Compete with Friends and Fans: Creating and Joining Leagues in Euros Fantasy

Euros Fantasy 2024 isn’t just about individual glory — It’s also about the thrill of competition with friends, family and fellow football fans. Here’s how you can create and join leagues to add an extra layer of excitement to the tournament.

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Creating a League

1. Navigate to the Leagues Section: Head to the “Leagues” section on the Euros Fantasy website or app.
2. Create a New League: Select “Create League.”
3. Name and Customize: Give your league a name and customize settings if desired.
4. Invite Others: Share the unique league code with friends and family to invite them to join.

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Joining a League

1. Enter a Friend’s League Code: If you have a friend’s league code, enter it in the “Join League” section.
2. Browse Public Leagues: You can also explore and join public leagues that catch your interest.

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Automatically Joined Leagues

When you create your Euros Fantasy team, you’ll automatically be entered into several leagues:

• Global: Compete against all Euros Fantasy players worldwide.
• Country: See how you rank against other players from your country.
• Favorite Team: Join a league with fans of your favorite EURO 2024 team.

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Feel free to automatically join the NMA Euros fantasy mini-league (click the link). If you join, you get the chance to compete with the various contributors on our site.

The Premier League season may have concluded, but Eurofantasy is here to keep the excitement alive until the 2024-25 campaign begins. Throughout the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, we’ll be your go-to source for all things related to Euros Fantasy. Stay tuned for expert tips, breaking news, and insightful updates to help you dominate your leagues.

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