LDK is redefining fantasy football for the modern digital era, becoming the world's first professional fantasy football league featuring top-tier experts and pros.

Fantasy sports typically offer a solitary experience characterized by brief alliances and a lack of connectivity across the extensive array of leagues worldwide. LDK is designed to revolutionize this isolated environment by providing a platform that not only bridges these divides but also promotes collaboration and fosters a more connected and fulfilling fantasy sports experience for all participants.

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League Structure

The LDK is a global sports and media organization, comprising several professional fantasy football leagues, each featuring 12 franchised teams. These franchises operate under a dynasty auction and salary cap contract format with individual defensive players. The leagues are divided into three divisions, each independently managed with unique player pools, schedules, payout structures, and specific streaming and social media requirements.

Professional Management

Every LDK franchise will be led by a seasoned General Manager (GM) and supported by a Front Office staff responsible for day-to-day operations, finance, marketing, and community management. GMs will be recruited from high-profile fantasy platforms, sports media, and professional sports backgrounds. The Front Office team will include former professional athletes, key influencers, fantasy specialists, and franchise ambassadors. GMs will handle team drafting, waiver decisions, player trading, and roster management. All front office decisions will be streamed for fans but ultimately influenced by the ownership base, who will have the authority to hire or replace them.

Shared Community Engagement

Unlike the solitary nature of traditional fantasy sports, the LDK League will immerse users in a vibrant community. Exclusive franchise channels will offer interactive forums for collaboration, strategy, and influence, while voting privileges will empower fans to have direct input into team decisions. This engagement extends beyond the digital platform to live local meet-ups and national league events, fostering community connections as fans share in the excitement of their teams.

Performance Ranking

General Managers and their Front Office staff will be ranked based on their performance in the league, ensuring a competitive and engaging environment.  Show the world that you are the top pro fantasy football expert in the region/world.

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League Play Rules

Season Duration
  • Regular Season: Weeks 1 to 13.
  • Playoffs: Weeks 14 to 16.
Teams
  • Number of Teams: 12 professional teams.
Prize Payouts
  • TBD
Management Structure
  • Front Office Members: 1 to 3 players per team.
  • Contract Lengths:
  • Front Office Staff: 1 to 3 years.
  • General Managers: 1 to 4 years.
Conference Setup
  • Total Conferences: 2.
Player Allocation
  • Player Pool: Unified across the league.
Team Composition
  • Roster Limits: Minimum of 46 players, maximum of 53 players.
  • Starting Lineup Specifications:
  • Offense: 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 3 Flex (1st Flex can be QB/RB/WR/TE; 2nd & 3rd Flex can be RB/WR/TE).
  • Defense: 1 DT, 2 DEs, 4 LBs, 2 CBs, 2 S, 3 Flex (1st Flex can be LB/DE/S; 2nd & 3rd Flex can be DT/CB/S).
  • Special Teams: 1 Placekicker, 1 Punter.
Financial Regulations
  • Salary Cap: Aligned annually with the NFL's cap.
  • Contract Details:
  • Duration: 1 to 4 years.
  • Rookie Salaries: Determined by draft position.
  • Rookie Contract Tenders: Two per team.
  • Contract Extensions: 15% salary increase upon renewal.
  • Release and Signing: No increase on player release; instant release for NFL cuts.
  • Roster Bonuses: Optional in contracts, activated on July 1 if player remains on roster.
  • Player Holdouts: Allowed for top-5 scoring players paid below the positional salary average.
Development and Reserves
  • Taxi Squad: 10 slots available for developmental players.
  • Taxi Squad Claims: Governed by a bidding process.
  • Injured Reserve: 10 slots available for injured players.
Transactions
  • Trades: Allowed during the off-season and up to Black Friday (trade deadline). Includes inter-conference and cash-based trades with specific conditions.
  • Franchise Tag: Option to retain one free agent during the off-season using the franchise tag.
  • Waiver Extension Tags: Option to extend one waiver pickup during the off-season.
Free Agency and Acquisitions
  • Regular Season: Continuous free agent acquisition through auctions.
  • Post Season: Acquisitions via blind bid waivers and first-come, first-served basis.
  • Unrestricted Free Agency: 2-3 players available through an auction process.
Playoffs
  • Reseeding: Implemented for the playoffs to ensure competitive balance.