Euros Fantasy Football 2024: The Complete Guide for Beginners

Euros Fantasy Football Heats Up as Premier League Season Ends

Premier League fantasy managers rejoice! The season may be over, but a new fantasy challenge awaits. With the Euros kicking off soon, it’s time to turn your attention to Euros fantasy football.

This article provides a comprehensive guide for beginners and seasoned players alike. We’ll cover everything you need to know, from team selection and chip strategies to maximizing your points throughout the tournament.

Getting Started with Euros Fantasy Football: Team Creation

Before diving into player selection, let’s ensure you have your Euros fantasy team set up. Here’s a quick guide:

1. Head to the official website: Visit gaming.uefa.com in your browser.
2. Log in or Sign Up: Existing UEFA accounts work here. If you’re new, create a free account!
3. Navigate to Euros Fantasy: Click the “Gaming” tab and then select “Fantasy Football” from the dropdown menu.
4. Build Your Team: You’ll be presented with a blank team template. Now you’re ready to pick your star players!

Building Your Euros Fantasy Dream Team

Now that you have your blank team template, it’s time to assemble your champion squad! Here’s what you need to know:

1. Budget: You start with a €100 million budget, increasing to €105 million after the round of 16. Spend wisely to create a well-balanced team.
2. Squad Selection: Choose 15 players: 2 Goalkeepers, 5 Defenders, 5 Midfielders, and 3 Forwards.
3. There’s a limit to the number of players you can select per country and that limit increases as the tournament progresses. Here’s the limit breakdown:

If any of your players are knocked out of EURO 2024, they’ll stay in your squad – and you can keep them there for the rest of the tournament if you want. However, once they’re out of the competition, they won’t score you any more points.

Mastering Euros Fantasy Squad Management

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 matchday deadline (first game kickoff).
• Automatic Subs: Don’t worry if a starter misses a game – your bench will automatically fill the spot (as long as 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; their points will be doubled for that matchday.
• Captain Switch (Optional): Change your captain to another player playing later in the matchday if needed. However, 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 day of a matchday. This allows you to switch captains later if needed.

Learn more about how substitutions work in the 2024 euros fantasy game in our article: “2024 Euros Fantasy – How Substitutions Work“

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 matchday (no points deduction).
  • Unused free transfers only carry over 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.

It is also important to note that there would be price changes throughout the competition.  Prices will keep changing throughout the season depending on how many points players score.

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

Euros Fantasy Deadlines Explained

Deadlines are a crucial part of every fantasy football game. The Euros fantasy also makes use of deadlines. Here are the deadlines for each matchday:

Gameweek	Deadline
Matchday 1	14 June 21:00 CET
Matchday 2	19 June 15:00 CET
Matchday 3	23 June 21:00 CET
Round of 16	29 June 18:00 CET
Quarter-finals	05 July 18:00 CET
Semi-finals	09 July 21:00 CET
Final	14 July 21:00 CET

With the deadlines in mind, here are a few things you should know:

1. Matchday Deadlines: Save your team before the first match of each matchday kicks off (see table below). Missed deadlines mean changes won’t apply for that matchday.
2. Locking Teams: Teams lock at the first match kickoff. Any changes after that won’t be effective until the next matchday.
3. Line-up Decisions: Consider waiting for confirmed line-ups before making transfers. This helps you target players guaranteed to start and score points.

Euros Fantasy 2024 Chips

Euros Fantasy offers two powerful chips to maximize your points: Wildcard and Limitless.

• Wildcard:
  • Make unlimited free transfers before a matchday deadline.
  • Ideal for revamping your squad based on upcoming fixtures.
  • Players brought in stay in your squad after the matchday.

Find out the best times to use your wildcard chip in this year’s euros fantasy game in our article: The Best Time To Use The Wildcard Chip – Euros Fantasy Chip Strategy

• Limitless:
  • Build a dream team for one matchday with unlimited free transfers.
  • Ignore budget restrictions and target in-form players.
  • Squad reverts back to its original state after the matchday.

Key Points:

• You get two chips, each usable once throughout the tournament.
• Chips can’t be used on Matchdays 1 and 4 (unlimited free transfers available).

Find out the optimal times to use your limitless chip in our chip strategy article – Euros 2024 Fantasy Chip Strategy The Limitless Chips

How Points Are Scored And Counted In Euros Fantasy 2024

Knowing how points are awarded is key to Euros Fantasy success. Here’s a breakdown:

Action	Points
All players
Appearance	1
60 mins on pitch	1
Goals from outside the box	1
Assist	3
Every 3 balls recovered	1
Player of the Match award	3
Winning a penalty*	2
Conceding a penalty*	-1
Missing a penalty	-2
Yellow card	-1
Red card	-3
Own goal	-2
Goalkeepers
Scoring a goal	6
Saving a penalty	5
Clean sheet	4
Every 3 saves	1
Every 2 goals conceded	-1
Defenders
Scoring a goal	6
Clean sheet	4
Every 2 goals conceded	-1
Midfielders
Scoring a goal	5
Clean sheet	1
Forwards
Scoring a goal	4

Points to Remember:

• Points reflect real-life performances.
• Point values vary by player position and action.
• Points are calculated after each matchday (within 3 hours).
• Player of the Match is chosen by UEFA and earns bonus points.
• Points are awarded for extra time, but not doubled (no bonus for 120 minutes played).
• No points are awarded during penalty shootouts.

How About Leagues? Can You Create Leagues In Euros Fantasy 2024?

Euros Fantasy goes beyond individual glory. You can create and join leagues to battle friends, family, and fellow fans!

• Creating a League:
  • Head to the “Leagues” section and select “Create League.”
  • Give your league a name and customize settings (optional).
  • Share the unique league code to invite others.
• Joining a League:
  • Have a friend’s league code? Enter it in the “Join League” section.
  • You can also browse public leagues to find one that interests you.
• Automatically Joined Leagues:
  • Your team will be automatically entered into:
    • The global leaderboard (all Euros Fantasy players).
    • Your country’s leaderboard.
    • A league with fans of your favorite EURO 2024 team.

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Euros Fantasy Football:

Conclusion

The Premier League season may be over, but Euros Fantasy Football is here to fill the void until the 2024/2025 campaign kicks off. Throughout the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, we’ll be your one-stop shop for all things Euros Fantasy. Stay tuned for expert tips, breaking news, and insightful updates to help you dominate your leagues.