How to join a private or public league on FPL

Whether you’re competing with pals or the public, joining a league on FPL is a breeze. Just follow these steps to get into the game.

How to join a private or public league on FPL (step-by-step)

  1. Log In: Access your FPL account and head to the ‘Leagues and Cups’ section.
  2. Find Leagues: Click on ‘Create or Join Leagues & Cups’ on desktop or ‘Join Leagues’ on mobile.
  3. Join Up: Hit ‘Join a League & Cup’ to get started.

For Private Leagues (Invitational Leagues or Mini Leagues):

  • Get the Code: Obtain the invitation code from the league’s creator.
  • Enter Code: Pop the code into the field provided and click ‘Join a League’.
  • You’re In: That’s it, you’ve joined the league.

For Public Leagues:

  • Go Public: Select the ‘Public’ tab if you’re not in a private league.
  • League Type: Choose between ‘Classic’ or ‘Head-to-Head’.
  • Join: Click ‘Join a League’.
  • You’re In: Welcome to the league!

Head-to-head and classic leagues: what’s the difference?

There are two main types of leagues in FPL – ‘Classic’ and ‘Head-to-Head’.

Classic Leagues: This is the traditional format where your team is ranked based on total points across the season.

Head-to-Head Leagues: It’s you versus another manager each gameweek, mirroring the excitement of real-life football leagues. Grab more points than your opponent to score a victory and bag three points; a draw adds one to your tally, and a loss leaves you empty-handed. At the season’s close, ties in head-to-head points are broken by overall points, determining the ultimate winner.

Now you know the ropes, jump in, and may the best manager win!

Related: How to start a league in FPL.