> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gameday-squad.gitbook.io/gameday-squad/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gameday-squad.gitbook.io/gameday-squad/sports/rugby-league/season-2026/2026-key-information.md).

# 2026 Key Information

**Rounds:** 27 Seasonal + 4 Finals 

**Total Cash Prize Pool:** $TBA

**Scoring Players Each Week:**  18

**Positions**: Hooker (1), Middle Forwards (3), Edge forwards (2), Halves (3), Centres (2), Wingers (2), Fullback (1), Forward's (Hooker or Middle Forward or Edge Forward, 2), Backs (Centre or Winger or Full Back, 2)

**Emergencies:** Stay tuned in the preseason for an update!

**Competitions:**

* Standard: 5 (Starter, Contender, Classic, Challenger, Champion)
* Special: 3 (Primetime, Under 24's, Fantasy Bro's Sunday ShowDown)
* Cup Competitions (Off Platform): 2 (Classic Cup, GDS Cup)

**Available Player Card Types:** 

<table><thead><tr><th align="center" valign="middle">     Card Type</th><th align="center">        Tier</th><th align="center">     Supply</th><th align="center">        Multiplier</th><th align="center">Salary Cost</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="middle">Standard</td><td align="center">Bronze</td><td align="center">Unlimited</td><td align="center">1.0x</td><td align="center">500k</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle">Standard</td><td align="center">Silver</td><td align="center">5000</td><td align="center">1.1x</td><td align="center">600k</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle">Standard</td><td align="center">Gold</td><td align="center">2500</td><td align="center">1.2x</td><td align="center">700k</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle">Standard</td><td align="center">Platinum</td><td align="center">500</td><td align="center">1.3x</td><td align="center">800k</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle">Standard</td><td align="center">Diamond</td><td align="center">100</td><td align="center">1.4x</td><td align="center">900k</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle">Standard</td><td align="center">Legend</td><td align="center">1</td><td align="center">1.5x</td><td align="center">1mil</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle">Special</td><td align="center">Prize Cards</td><td align="center">NA</td><td align="center">1.4x</td><td align="center">600k</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle">Special</td><td align="center">Special Cards</td><td align="center">NA</td><td align="center">1.35x</td><td align="center">700k</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle">Special</td><td align="center">QLD vs NSW</td><td align="center">NA</td><td align="center">1.2x</td><td align="center">600k</td></tr></tbody></table>