Rivalry vs FPL Draft
Both let a friend group draft so nobody ends up with the same picks. Past that, they're genuinely different games - not just a different skin on the same idea.
Rivalry is an independent product, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Premier League or FPL Draft.
The short version
FPL Draftis the official Premier League product's draft mode: you draft individual players onto a 15-player squad, then manage a starting XI, a valid formation, captaincy, and waivers every single gameweek - the same ongoing effort as regular Fantasy Premier League, just with unique squads instead of everyone being able to pick the same players.
Rivalrydrafts whole real teams instead of players. You pick once, at the start of the season, and every result those teams get from then on scores points automatically. There's no lineup to set, no waiver wire, and no gameweek you can forget about and fall behind because of it.
Side by side
| Feature | Rivalry | FPL Draft |
|---|---|---|
| What you draft | Whole real teams (Premier League or Champions League) | Individual players, one 15-player squad per manager |
| Weekly effort once drafted | None - the season runs itself after the draft | Pick a valid starting XI every gameweek |
| Transfers / waivers | None - your draft picks are yours for the season | Ongoing waiver requests and free-agent transfers |
| Scoring is based on | Real match results (win, draw, loss) plus automatic bonuses for shock results | Individual player stats (goals, assists, clean sheets, bonus points, defensive contributions) |
| In-season strategy | Power-ups you choose to play at the right moment | Captaincy, chips, and lineup/formation decisions |
| Who runs it | Independent, third-party product | Official Premier League product |
Which one is actually right for your group
If your group loves the weekly ritual - captaincy calls, chip timing, checking the waiver wire before a deadline - FPL Draft gives you all of that, and it's the official game with the biggest community around it.
If what you actually want is to follow the season with your mates without a standing weekly commitment - pick once, then genuinely just watch the results roll in - that's specifically what Rivalry is built for. Neither is the "correct" way to play; they're built for different amounts of weekly effort, and it's worth being honest with your group about which one you'll actually keep up with all season.