Pricing explained: what does office fantasy football cost?
March 18, 2026
What “Fantasy Football” means here (quick note)
On Office Fantasy, Fantasy Football (is Prediction Game in English) means you predict match results. You do not pick real players for a team. This makes it easy for mixed groups. It also keeps set-up simple.
What you pay for (and why)
When you price a workplace game, you pay for time saved and better engagement. Most packages cover things like:
- A ready-to-run prediction game for a group
- Fixtures added for you
- Tables, points, and tie-break rules
- Admin tools for invites and sign-ups
- Group features like mini-leagues and chat prompts
- Help and support during the competition
Some plans also add campaign tools for marketers, like branding and custom pages.
Common pricing tiers (what they usually look like)
Every supplier sets prices in their own way. Still, most office games fall into three simple tiers.
1) Starter tier (small groups)
Best for a small office, pub team, or club committee.
You often get:
- One private group
- Basic scoring and leaderboards
- Simple email invites
This tier can suit 10–30 people.
2) Team tier (medium groups)
Best for a whole department or multi-site team.
You often get:
- Multiple groups or divisions
- Better admin controls
- Simple branding options (logo, colours)
This tier can suit 30–200 people.
3) Campaign tier (large groups)
Best for big companies, staff networks, or customer communities.
You often get:
- Stronger branding and custom pages
- Onboarding help
- Reporting for engagement
This tier can suit 200+ people.
Cost per player: what changes the price
“Cost per player” often drops as your group grows. These are the main price drivers:
- Group size: more players can mean a lower rate per player
- Length: a weekend game costs less than a full season
- Features: branding, reporting, and support can add cost
- Admin time: self-serve costs less than managed set-up
- Prizes: you may fund rewards, vouchers, or trophies
Tip: If you want a low cost per player, keep rules simple and limit add-ons.
Budget planning (simple examples you can copy)
Use a clear budget so you can get sign-off fast. Split it into three parts:
- Platform cost (the game)
- Prizes (optional, but powerful)
- Time (who runs it, and how long it takes)
Here are three easy budget shapes:
- Lean budget: platform only, bragging rights prize
- Balanced budget: platform + small prizes (vouchers)
- Campaign budget: platform + bigger prizes + branded comms
Keep it fair. Small prizes can still drive big play.
How to pick the right tier fast
Ask these five questions:
- How many people will join in week one?
- Do you need one group or many groups?
- Do you need branding for staff or customers?
- Who will run it each week?
- What is your total budget cap?
If you want high take-up, make joining easy. Share one link. Send one reminder. Start with a short “test round”.
Prove value to your boss (in plain numbers)
Link cost to outcomes you can measure:
- Participation rate: players ÷ invites
- Return rate: players who predict each round
- Engagement lift: short pulse survey
For a wider view of what drives engagement at work, see this guide from a trusted HR body: CIPD guidance on employee engagement.
A simple next step
Set a budget per player. Pick a tier that fits your headcount. Then run a short pilot. You can scale up once people get into it.
If you want help choosing, start with your expected group size and your must-have features. That will narrow office fantasy football pricing options fast.