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# The Prize Card Draft

At the conclusion of the season, the [Annual Prize Card Draft ](/gameday-squad/off-platform-features/annual-prize-card-drafts.md)will take place and all winning coaches will be contacted via email regarding their selections and attending the draft live.

Below is how the 2026 Rugby League Prize Card selection process will be completed.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="160"></th><th width="146"></th><th></th><th width="150"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st Pick<br>1st Champion</td><td>2nd Pick<br>2nd Champion</td><td>3rd Pick<br>3rd Champion</td><td>4th Pick<br>1st Challenger</td><td>5th Pick<br>2nd Challenger</td></tr><tr><td>6th Pick<br>3rd Challenger</td><td>7th Pick<br>1st Classic</td><td>8th Pick<br>2nd Classic</td><td>9th Pick<br>3rd Classic</td><td>10th Pick<br>4th Champion</td></tr><tr><td>11th Pick<br>4th Challenger</td><td>12th Pick<br>4th Classic</td><td>13th Pick<br>5th Champion</td><td>14th Pick<br>5th Challenger</td><td>15th Pick<br>5th Classic</td></tr><tr><td>16th Pick<br>6th Champion</td><td>17th Pick<br>6th Challenger</td><td>18th Pick<br>6th Classic</td><td>19th Pick<br>7th Champion</td><td>20th Pick<br>7th Challenger</td></tr><tr><td>21st Pick<br>7th Classic</td><td>22nd Pick<br>8th Champion</td><td>23rd Pick<br>8th Challenger</td><td>24th Pick<br>8th Classic</td><td>25th Pick<br>9th Champion</td></tr><tr><td>26th Pick<br>9th Challenger</td><td>27th Pick<br>9th Classic</td><td>28th Pick<br>10th Champion</td><td>29th Pick<br>10th Challenger</td><td>30th Pick<br>10th Classic</td></tr><tr><td>31st Pick<br>1st GDS Cup</td><td>32nd Pick<br>1st Classic Cup</td><td>33rd Pick<br>1st Primetime</td><td>34th Pick <br>1st Under 22s</td><td>35th Pick<br>1st Champion Finals</td></tr><tr><td>36th Pick<br>1st Classic Finals</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Important Information**

* There is guaranteed to be 36 prize cards offered to at least 30 unique coaches for the 2026 season.
* **The Fez Rule**: Coachers will have a maximum of 1 prize card selection across all competitions. In the event of multiple placings from a single coach, they will be awarded the highest pick they have in the draft. All coaches will then move up 1 place in the draft. The next highest ranked coach from either the Champion, challenger or classic competitions (in the order of 11th champion, 11th challenger, 11th classic, 12 champion.. ect) will then move into the draft to ensure 36 prize card selections are made.
* Coaches who forfeit a prize card selection due to the 1 card limit will receive an additional 10 Player Elite Pack for every forfeited Prize Card.

For more information on Prize Cards visit the Prize Card page - [HERE](/gameday-squad/platform-features/player-cards/special-player-cards/prize-player-cards.md)