Starting your own Fantasy Premier League (FPL) league is a fun way to compete with friends or family. This short guide shows you how to set up your league in a few easy steps, from logging in to inviting others to join. Follow these instructions to create your league and start inviting your mates. If anyone has trouble joining, we’ve got tips for that too.
How to start a league in FPL (step-by-step)
- Log In: Access your FPL account and head to the ‘Leagues and Cups’ section.
- Select ‘Configure leagues’.
- Select ‘Create & Join New Leagues & Cups’.
- Choose ‘Create a New League & Cup’.
- Choose your league type – Select either head-to-head to classic.
- Choose a league name – For example “Tom’s Family League”.
Inviting other managers to your FPL mini league
- Head over to the ‘Leagues and Cups’ section on the app.
- Select your league. You must be the owner to invite people.
- Select the settings icon to manage your league.
- Choose ‘Invite Friends’.
- Either copy the auto-join link, or send the league code.
Is your friend still struggling to join? See our guide on how to join a league in Fantasy Football.