What is the Fantasy Premier League Cup?
The definitive guide on the Fantasy Premier League Cup. How do you qualify, how do you win the competition and which prizes are on offer?
What is the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Cup, how do you qualify and what prizes are on offer?
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What is the FPL Cup?
The Fantasy Premier League Cup is a knockout competition among FPL managers. It is separate from your overall rank and mini-leagues.
How do you qualify for the FPL Cup?
The details of the FPL Cup for 2024/25 have yet to be confirmed.
In previous seasons, the starting round has been determined by the number of teams in the game, with the final contested in Gameweek 38.
How does the FPL Cup work?
It has the same rules as a head-to-head league fixture.
You will be pitted randomly against another manager in the first round and if you win, you move on to the next round and so on.
If you lose your knockout tie, you are eliminated from the competition.
Any points hits taken will count towards your total cup score also as it would for your Gameweek score.
In the event of a draw, then the following tie break rules have previously been applied in the following order:
- Most goals scored in the gameweek.
- Fewest goals conceded in the gameweek.
- Virtual coin toss.
What do you get for winning the FPL Cup?
The cup winner for 2023/24 will receive the following:
- VIP hospitality at one 2024/25 Premier League match (includes travel and two nights’ accommodation
- Copy of EA SPORTS FC 25
- Tablet computer
- Bluetooth speaker
- Nike manager jacket
- FPL goody bag consisting of a rucksack, t-shirt, mug, water bottle, stress ball, pen, pad and key ring