League Types
Choosing a league type is one of the most important decisions to make when playing fantasy football. When selecting a league management service, it is necessary to ensure that the league type you’re interested in is supported by the service.
| Features | MyFantasyLeague | Yahoo! Sports | ESPN | CBS Sports | NFL.com | Fanball | Fox Sports | AOL Fleaflicker | RealTime Fantasy Sports |
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| Paid League Base Price | $89.95 | N/A | N/A | $179.99 | N/A | $69.95 | N/A | N/A | $89.95 or $149.95* |
*Price depends upon service option selected
Tracking & League Communication Features
While once considered luxuries, access to live stat tracking and reporting are quickly becoming necessities for fantasy football players when choosing a league management service. Another key consideration when selecting a league host is the suite of tools the host offers to enable communication with other league members.
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League Settings & Appearance
The degree to which fantasy football leagues can be customized depends upon the league hosting service. When selecting a league management service, be sure to verify you’re comfortable with the level of personalization that is offered.
| Features | MyFantasyLeague | Yahoo! Sports | ESPN | CBS Sports | NFL.com | Fanball | Fox Sports | AOL Fleaflicker | RealTime Fantasy Sports |
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| Max Teams per League | 64 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 24 | 50 |
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