How it works
14 picks. Draw or win, you survive. Last fan standing wins the cup.
The basics
Join the Contest or a private pool
Hop into the global Main Event or create a private pool with friends using an invite link.
Make 14 picks across the tournament
9 group-stage picks (3 clusters of 3 matchdays) plus 5 knockout picks: R32, R16, QF, SF, Final.
Picks lock at kickoff
All picks are hidden until kickoff ā no one can see what others picked until the match begins. Once a round's first match starts, picks are revealed to the whole pool.
Draw shields keep you alive
š”ļø Draws use one of your 3 shields ā lose all shields and a draw eliminates you.
No reusing teams
Picks 1ā9: can't reuse a team within the same cluster (Groups AāD, EāH, IāL). Picks 10ā14: can't reuse any team you've already picked.
Up to 10 entries (Main Event)
Run up to 10 independent entries ā each with its own picks, survival status, and leaderboard row.
Choose your format
The Contest uses Linear Cluster Survival. Pool creators can pick a different format when they create their pool.
Linear Cluster Survival
14 picks total. 3 draw shields protect you from draws. Cluster-scoped no-reuse in groups, global no-reuse in knockouts.
Round Survivor
One pick per logical round (5 picks total). Faster pace, fewer decisions.
Classic Matchday
One pick per matchday. Pool creators can set draws to eliminate for max tension.
Pool Creator settings
Pool creators can tune their pool before the tournament starts. The Contest uses 3 draw shields by default.
- Format: Linear Cluster, Round Survivor, or Classic Matchday
- Max entries: 1ā10 entries per player
- Draw rule: š”ļø Draws use one of your 3 shields ā lose all shields and a draw eliminates you.
- Missed pick rule: Eliminated or random assignment
- Lives: 0ā3 second chances
- Blind picks: Hide picks until lock
- Win probability: Show or hide on the pick screen
- Banner: Color and emoji
Settings lock once the first match of the tournament kicks off.
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