Competition Rules
Everything you need to know about playing and winning with Last Man Standing HQ
How It Works
Our competitions are elimination-style fantasy tournaments where you pick teams to win each round.
Each competition consists of multiple rounds, and you must pick one team per round.
If your team loses or draws, you're eliminated from the competition.
The last person standing wins the prize pot!
Team Selection Rules
You can only pick each team ONCE per competition - so choose wisely!
Once you've picked a team, it will be marked and unavailable for future rounds.
Picks must be submitted before the round deadline - late picks are not accepted.
You can change your pick as long as its before the round deadline.
Elimination & Scoring
If your picked team loses or draws their match, you are eliminated from the competition.
If your team wins, you advance to the next round.
The competition continues until only one participant remains.
Buy-Backs
Some competitions offer buy-back options for eliminated participants.
Buy-backs allow you to re-enter a competition after being eliminated by paying an additional fee.
Not all competitions have buy-backs enabled - check the competition details before entering.
Buy-back fees and availability are clearly displayed on each competition page.
You can only buy back once per competition.
Buy-back deadlines apply - you must buy back and make your pick before the next round deadline.
Prize Distribution
The winner takes the entire prize pot. They are not split between players unless specified otherwise.
Prize pots are built from entry fees paid by all participants.
If no previous winner exists, the prize may be rolled over from previous competitions.
If you win a competition, we will contact you via your registered email address to make prize arrangements.
Please ensure your email address is up to date in your profile settings.
Prize distribution typically occurs within 5-10 business days of competition completion.
Entry Fees & Payments
Each competition has an entry fee that must be paid to participate.
Entry fees are clearly displayed on each competition page.
Payment must be completed before you can make your first pick.
All payments are processed securely through our payment system.
Competition States
Upcoming: Competition hasn't started yet, no picks can be made.
Active: Competition is live, picks can be made for current rounds.
Finished: Competition has ended, winner has been determined.
You can view your performance history for all completed competitions.
Important Notes
All times are displayed in UK timezone for consistency.
Competition rules may vary slightly between different competitions.
Any disputes will be resolved by reviewing official match results.
We reserve the right to modify rules with advance notice to participants.
Referrals
We want to get more people involved
Once you've paid into a competition we will give you a referral code
Once the mate you bring in has paid into a competition you will earn your credits
This can be used to earn 2 x £5 in credits
Tips for Success
Save your strongest teams for later rounds when fewer participants remain.
Research team form, injuries, and head-to-head records before picking.
Consider the fixture difficulty when making your selections.
Avoid using your best teams too early - you can only pick each team once!
Ready to test your skills?
Join our community of contenders competing for glory and prizes in Last Man Standing HQ