Fantasy Bro's Sunday Showdown
GameDay Squad has teamed up with the Fantasy Bro’s to deliver an exciting new style of special competition for the 2026 season.
Played within and managed by GameDay Squad, the Sunday Showdown will introduce a unique fantasy sports experience not found anywhere else in the world.
Coaches will compete throughout the season to earn qualification into the Playoffs, before battling it out in a knockout bracket with the goal of reaching a winner-takes-all $5,000 Grand Final.
How it works
The Regular Season
Coaches will compete over the first 22 rounds of the season to earn entry into the Playoffs.
There are two ways to qualify for the Playoffs:
Win one of the first 22 rounds of the season.
Earn a wildcard spot by having one of the two highest total season scores among coaches who haven’t won a round.
In the event that a coach wins multiple rounds, the number of wildcard spots will increase to ensure there are always 24 entrants for the Playoffs.
The Playoffs
After the 22 rounds, there will be 24 coaches who have earned qualification into the Playoffs. They will be seeded 1–24 based on:
The number of round wins they achieved, and
Their overall season rank (used as a tiebreaker)
For example, seeding could look like this:
Seed 1: 3 round wins, 8th overall
Seed 2: 2 round wins, 44th overall
Seed 3: 1 round win, 2nd overall
Seed 4: 1 round win, 120th overall
… Seed 24: 0 round wins, 3rd overall
The 24 seeds will then progress into the knockout Playoff bracket, while all other coaches will be entered into the Consolation Cup.
Wildcard Round
Seeds 1–8 will receive a bye
Seeds 9–24 will compete in single-elimination matchups (9 vs 24, 10 vs 23, and so on)
Round of 16, Quarter Finals, and Semi Finals
After each round, matchups will be re-seeded based on each coach’s original seed position (for example, the highest remaining seed will always play the lowest remaining seed).
Single-elimination matchups will continue until only two coaches remain
The Grand Final
The final two squads will compete head-to-head, with the winner taking home the $5,000 cash prize. The runner-up will receive $500.
The Consolation Cup
Coaches who do not qualify for the Playoffs will be eligible for the Consolation Cup.
Details are as follows:
The coach with the highest combined weekly score from Rounds 23–27 will win and claim the $250 cash prize
Coaches who qualify for the Playoffs are not eligible to compete in the Consolation Cup
Sunday Showdown Content
Sundays on GameDay Squad are set to become the ultimate community day on the platform. The Fantasy Bro’s Sunday Showdown will bring together coaches, partners, and fans for a day full of energy, interaction, and entertainment.
Each Sunday will feature live Fantasy Bro’s shows leading into lockout, community challenges, giveaways, and plenty of opportunities for coaches to engage with one another. From live chats and special guests to exclusive platform rewards, there will always be something happening for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you’re a long-time coach or brand new to GameDay Squad, Sunday is the perfect time to jump in, connect with the community, and experience what makes GameDay Squad the most exciting fantasy sports platform in the world.
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