Popular Sports & Leagues
Discover the most popular fantasy sports leagues in Canada. Learn about NHL, CFL, NBA, NFL, and MLB fantasy formats, draft systems, and scoring examples.
Fantasy Sports Formats for Major Leagues
Canada offers a wide variety of fantasy sports formats across major professional leagues. Each league has its own unique scoring system and draft format, providing diverse opportunities for skill-based competition.
NHL (National Hockey League)
Create fantasy hockey teams by drafting players and earning points based on goals, assists, and other statistics. NHL fantasy is particularly popular in Canada due to the country's deep hockey culture.
Key Statistics
- Goals: 2 points
- Assists: 1 point
- Power Play Points: +1 bonus
- Shorthanded Goals: +1 bonus
- Goalie Wins: 2 points
- Goalie Shutouts: +2 bonus
Draft Format
- Snake draft (12-16 teams)
- Roster: 2 C, 2 LW, 2 RW, 4 D, 2 G
- Bench: 4-6 additional players
- Season-long competition
CFL (Canadian Football League)
Build your fantasy team by selecting players based on touchdowns, yards gained, and other football-related stats. CFL fantasy offers a unique Canadian perspective on football.
Key Statistics
- Passing TD: 4 points
- Rushing TD: 6 points
- Receiving TD: 6 points
- Passing Yards: 0.04 points
- Rushing Yards: 0.1 points
- Receiving Yards: 0.1 points
Draft Format
- Snake draft (8-12 teams)
- Roster: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 K, 1 D/ST
- Bench: 6-8 additional players
- Weekly head-to-head matchups
NBA (National Basketball Association)
Compete by choosing NBA players and scoring points based on their performance in real games. NBA fantasy is fast-paced and offers daily and season-long formats.
Key Statistics
- Points: 1 point
- Rebounds: 1.2 points
- Assists: 1.5 points
- Steals: 2 points
- Blocks: 2 points
- Turnovers: -1 point
Draft Format
- Snake draft (8-14 teams)
- Roster: 1 PG, 1 SG, 1 SF, 1 PF, 1 C, 1 G, 1 F, 1 UTIL
- Bench: 3-5 additional players
- Daily or weekly lineups
NFL (National Football League)
Select players and earn points from touchdowns, passing yards, rushing yards, and more. NFL fantasy is one of the most popular fantasy sports formats worldwide.
Key Statistics
- Passing TD: 4 points
- Rushing TD: 6 points
- Receiving TD: 6 points
- Passing Yards: 0.04 points
- Rushing Yards: 0.1 points
- Receiving Yards: 0.1 points
Draft Format
- Snake draft (10-14 teams)
- Roster: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 FLEX, 1 K, 1 D/ST
- Bench: 6-8 additional players
- Weekly head-to-head matchups
MLB (Major League Baseball)
Draft players from the MLB and score points based on batting, pitching, and fielding stats. MLB fantasy offers both daily and season-long formats with unique scoring systems.
Key Statistics
- Hits: 1 point
- Runs: 1 point
- RBI: 1 point
- Home Runs: 4 points
- Stolen Bases: 2 points
- Wins: 6 points
Draft Format
- Snake draft (10-16 teams)
- Roster: 1 C, 1 1B, 1 2B, 1 3B, 1 SS, 3 OF, 1 UTIL, 2 P
- Bench: 5-7 additional players
- Daily or weekly lineups
Draft Systems and Scoring Examples
Each fantasy league has a unique draft system where participants select players to form their teams. For example, in fantasy football, a touchdown might earn 6 points, while in fantasy hockey, a goal might earn 2 points.
Important Note
We do not link to sportsbooks or gambling sites. Our focus is solely on skill-based fantasy sports for entertainment purposes. All scoring examples are for educational purposes only and do not involve real money wagering.
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