Already Off For the Weekend?
Then Take Some Swings at $500,000 Today and Tonight!
We kicked off the July edition of 2021 Footballguys Players Championship drafts yesterday players, and you can join in on the fun today! Remember that for the first time in the contest's history, we will be awarding two separate six-figure prizes. Take your shot at the most lucrative grand prize in Footballguys history today, as the winner of the 2021 Footballguys Players Championship will take home a record $500,000 for his or her efforts, and the runner-up will pocket a cool $100,000 as well. The 2021 Footballguys Players Championship is open for registration, players! Here are the details:
- Drafts ARE UNDERWAY and run through September 11th
- $3,700,000 prize pool
- $500,000 grand prize
- $100,000 runner-up prize
- Contest will pay down to 850th place
- Click here for the full details on the 2021 Footballguys Players Championship Early Bird Promotion
| LEAGUE | OPENINGS | ENTRY | PRIZES | DRAFT | TIMER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Footballguys #32003 | 6 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Starts When Full | 2 hrs | |
| Footballguys #32012 | 10 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Starts When Full | 6 hrs | |
| Footballguys #27402 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | TODAY 4:00pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27346 | 8 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | TONIGHT 7:00pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27283 | 10 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | TONIGHT 8:30pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #32016 | 11 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | TONIGHT 10:00pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27182 | 11 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | TONIGHT 11:55pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27403 | 11 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Tomorrow 1:00pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27404 | 10 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Tomorrow 4:00pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27347 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Tomorrow 7:00pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27284 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Tomorrow 8:30pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #30730 | 9 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Tomorrow 10:00pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27183 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Tomorrow 11:55pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27405 | 10 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Sun 1:00pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27406 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Sun 4:00pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27348 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Sun 7:00pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27285 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Sun 8:30pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #30731 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Sun 10:00pm ET | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27184 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Sun 11:55pm ET | 60 sec |
Join the Footballguys Players Championship Here
Get in Vegas Leagues Before They Fill
Don't miss out, players! Our high stakes leagues that draft live at Planet Hollywood this September are filling up fast, so don't delay in signing up! I have them posted below--as a reminder, we will NOT be adding any more leagues to this list. Once they are filled, they're filled:
| LEAGUE | OPENINGS | ENTRY | DRAFT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity #1 ONLINE/Live | 2 of 12 | $3,050 | Thu 9/09 9:00a P | |
| High Society #1 ONLINE/Live | 1 of 12 | $10,000 | Thu 9/09 12:30p P | |
| Big Payback #1 ONLINE/Live | 9 of 12 | $5,000 | Thu 9/09 8:59p P | |
| Big Payback #2 ONLINE/Live | 8 of 12 | $5,000 | Fri 9/10 9:00a P | |
| $2500 Auction | FULL | $2,550 | Fri 9/10 9:00a P | |
| $750 Best Ball #1 | 3 of 12 | $800 | Fri 9/10 9:00a P | |
| $1250 Best Ball #1 | 8 of 12 | $1,300 | Fri 9/10 9:00a P | |
| $750 Best Ball #2 | FULL | $800 | Fri 9/10 1:30p P | |
| $1250 Best Ball #2 | 2 of 12 | $1,300 | Fri 9/10 1:30p P | |
| $5000 Big Payback #3 ONLINE/Live | FULL | $5,000 | Fri 9/10 1:30p P | |
| $10000 High Society #2 ONLINE/Live | 7 of 12 | $10,000 | Sat 9/11 2:00p P | |
| $3000 Varsity #2 - ONLINE/Live | 1 of 12 | $3,050 | Sat 9/11 2:00p P |
Register For High Stakes Live in Las Vegas Here
Also, as a reminder, we got great news for all FFPC players heading out to Vegas for our live event in September, everyone. Las Vegas is expected to be fully re-opened, and we expect COVID-19 restrictions to be a thing of the past in time for our live events in September. So if you're thinking about coming out this year, think no more and book those flights!
Also, if you haven't already registered your Main Event teams yet, do so now! Remember that you are getting off $400 off the regular price for each additional team you register after your first one. Simply click on JOIN button on the registration page to receive the discounted pricing.
Here is a quick overview of this year’s Main Event:
- $500,000 grand prize
- $3.9 Million total prize pool
- $11,800 league prizes
- Championship round payouts down to 125th place
- A hard cap of 3,000 total entries
- The FFPC is a licensed game operator
- 77 draft times to choose from
2021 FFPC Main Event Draft Dates/Times
In addition, we once again have the services of our wonderful FFPC Live Event group host, Greg Sidoris who will help you with your stay and any other Vegas-related needs. Please contact Greg at (216) 299-5390. You can also email him at CasinoConnectionUSA@gmail.com.
Here’s a comparison of what you’d pay without our group code:
| With FFPC Group Discount | Without FFPC Group Discount | |
| Tuesday | $79 | $132-190 |
| Wednesday | $79 | $132-190 |
| Thursday | $79 | $132-190 |
| Friday | $179 | $244-286 |
| Saturday Resort Fee | $179 $25 | $244-286 $37 |
Book FFPC Live Event Stays at Planet Hollywood Here
Register for the 2021 Main Event Now
Our First-Ever Best Ball Tournament
The inaugural FFPC Best Ball Tournament has drafts going off daily! This tournament will follow best ball slim rules (no kickers or defenses) with an 18-round draft, 13-week regular season and single-week elimination playoffs from weeks 14-17 before a champion is crowned at the end of week 17!
Drafts are available daily in a Sit & Go draft format (30-second clock), Slow drafts (2- & 6-hour clock) and scheduled live drafts (60-second clock). Here are some more details on the inaugural tournament:
- $100,000 Grand Prize
- $550,000 Total Prize Pool
- $125 Entry
- A hard cap of 4,608 teams
| LEAGUE | OPENINGS | ENTRY | PRIZES | DRAFT | TIMER | TYPE | RDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB Tourney #31868 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Starts When Full | 30 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32005 | 11 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Starts When Full | 2 hrs | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32024 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Starts When Full | 6 hrs | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #31820 | 11 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | TONIGHT 8:00pm ET | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #31826 | 5 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | TONIGHT 11:00pm ET | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32031 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Tomorrow 2:00pm ET | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32033 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Tomorrow 5:00pm ET | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #31821 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Tomorrow 8:00pm ET | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #31827 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Tomorrow 11:00pm ET | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #31828 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Sun 1:00pm ET | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #31829 | 10 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Sun 4:00pm ET | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #31830 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Sun 7:00pm ET | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #31831 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Sun 10:00pm ET | 60 sec | BBS | 18 |
Don't delay, players--sign up today at the link below!
Register For the FFPC Best Ball Tournament Here
July Dynasty Drafting Has Arrived
Build your dynasty team any way you want it on your terms, through trades, the start-up draft and more! Remember, players, in addition to our dynasty superflex and dynasty best ball formats, we launched the RotoViz Triflex dynasty leagues this month, too. You can register for everything you want here, and all the openings we have this week are listed below:
| LEAGUE | OPENINGS | ENTRY | DEPOSIT | PRIZES | DRAFT | TIMER | TYPE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $77 #446 | 5 of 12 | $154 | $0 | $600 | TOMORROW 9:00a E | 8 hrs | Std | |
| $77 SFX #439 | 8 of 12 | $154 | $0 | $600 | TOMORROW 9:00a E | 8 hrs | BB | |
| $250 SFX #203 | 7 of 12 | $250 | $100 | $2,250 | TOMORROW 10:00a E | 8 hrs | BB | |
| $750 SFX #51 | 9 of 12 | $750 | $350 | $7,650 | TOMORROW 11:00a E | 8 hrs | Std | |
| $750 #57 | 10 of 12 | $750 | $350 | $7,650 | TOMORROW 11:00a E | 8 hrs | Std | |
| $750 SFX #53 | 9 of 12 | $750 | $350 | $7,650 | TOMORROW 11:00a E | 8 hrs | BB | |
| $1250 SFX #26 | 11 of 12 | $1,250 | $625 | $13,250 | TOMORROW 11:30a E | 8 hrs | Std | |
| $77 SFX #448 | 12 of 12 | $154 | $0 | $600 | Wednesday 9:00a E | 8 hrs | Std | |
| $77 #447 RotoViz 3FX SFX | 12 of 12 | $154 | $0 | $600 | Wednesday 9:00a E | 8 hrs | BB | |
| $77 #443 | 7 of 12 | $154 | $0 | $600 | TOMORROW 9:00a E | 8 hrs | Std | |
| $77 #445 | 6 of 12 | $154 | $0 | $600 | TOMORROW 9:00a E | 8 hrs | BB | |
| $250 #233 | 8 of 12 | $250 | $100 | $2,250 | TOMORROW 10:00a E | 8 hrs | BB | |
| $500 #76 | 10 of 12 | $500 | $250 | $4,800 | TOMORROW 10:30a E | 8 hrs | BB | |
| $500 #75 | 11 of 12 | $500 | $250 | $4,800 | TOMORROW 10:30a E | 8 hrs | Std | |
| $250 #239 | 9 of 12 | $250 | $100 | $2,250 | Monday 10:00a ET | 8 hrs | Std |
Register For 2021 FFPC Dynasty Start-Ups Here
The Best Weekend For Best Ball
No matter if you have a couple hours to kill, or you want to embark on a "fast" slow draft with a two-hour timer or a longer slow draft with a six-hour timer, we've got you covered right now, players! With formats including Slim, Superflex, Terminator and more, if you haven't jumped in the Best Ball party yet (especially the $5 Cinco de Best Ball), now's the time! Join in the fun now with Redraft Best Ball slow draft leagues at entry fees of $5, $35, $77 and $250 open for entry. And don't forget that the 2021 rookie class is included in the draft pool as well.
Slow drafts are filling and launching as soon as they are full (and we have live drafts scheduled each night, too), so you can be drafting in minutes. Drafts with two-hour and six-hour clocks are available. And be sure to download the FFPC iOS and Android apps for a more streamlined draft experience. The links are below:
Download the FFPC iOS App Here
Download the FFPC Android App Here
Drafts are already well underway, (and so is summer), so jump in now and draft an FFPC Best Ball team today!
The Independence Day Episode
Your hosts Eric Balkman and Ferrell Elliott delve into the latest ADP in the 2021 Footballguys Players Championship and take an early look at some of the leagues forming in the 2021 FFPC Pros Vs. Joes challenge. Plus, they'll tell you how you can get involved in FFPC Dynasty Leagues, 2021 FFPC Best Ball Leagues, 2021 FFPC Best Ball Slim Leagues and 2021 FFPC Sit & Gos. The guys also discuss who they would zero in on (and fade) in the 2021 Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) Main Event, who they would be selecting in the 2021 Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship Main Event (KFFSC), how to conquer the 2021 FFPC Best Ball Tournament and answer your calls, tweets and emails on The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour!
The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour normally airs Friday nights at 10/9c, and the next episode can be heard here. You can hang out with the high stakes players in the show’s chat room if you want to listen live. You can also access full on-demand streaming available for listening anytime via a variety of apps including the HSFF Hour website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Podcasts, Amazon Alexa, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, Spreaker, Deezer, Vurbl, Podchaser, Audioburst, JioSaavn, Gaana, Breaker, Castbox, Overcast, PodBean, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Podcast Addict and Anchor on your iPhone or Android device as well.
FFPC Quick Resource Links
In case you have any questions or want to check something at a moment's notice, I am including this section of the email every week. While you are ramping up for the 2020 season, consider this your guide to all things FFPC:
The 2021 Main Event
The 2021 Footballguys Players Championship
The 2021 FFPC Best Ball Tournament
Online Satellite Leagues
Dynasty Start-Up Leagues
The 2021 Terminator Tournament
High Stakes Leagues
The 2021 Super-Bracket Tournament
Thanks for reading, everyone, and on behalf of Alex, Dave, Chris and Mie, have a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Feel free to go take advantage of any of the great drafting options we have for you this weekend including the 2021 Footballguys Players Championship and our inaugural Best Ball Tournament! Enjoy your drafts this weekend, and I'll see you in the chat room tonight!
