FanTeam UK: More Than a Sportsbook, Your New Home of Fantasy Football

You've picked a winner before. Now imagine picking a whole team of them.

That's the buzz at FanTeam. Most UK bookmakers are sportsbooks with a few extras bolted on. FanTeam flips that around: it's a real-money fantasy sports platform first, with a sportsbook sitting alongside it. You build squads, back your judgement against thousands of other players, and win cash prizes when your picks deliver.

It's been running since 2014, landed in the UK in 2021, and is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission through Scout Ltd. One account and one wallet cover everything, so you can hop from a fantasy contest to a Bet Builder in a couple of taps.

Season-long fantasy: the long game

If you live for the weekly FPL group-chat banter, this is your patch. FanTeam's season-long fantasy games let you manage a squad across an entire campaign, much like the free game you already know, except here there's real cash on the line.

Pick your squad, set your captain, juggle transfers around injuries and fixture swings, and climb the table week by week. Every gameweek counts, every differential matters, and your patience gets rewarded at the end of the season.

The flagship is its Premier League season-long game, and it's popular enough that the team at Fantasy Football Scout publish tips for it alongside their FPL coverage. Season-long games run across other sports too, so the fun doesn't stop when the football does.

Daily fantasy contests: instant thrills

Don't fancy a 38-week commitment? Daily fantasy squeezes all the drama into a single day or gameweek. Set your lineup before kick-off, then watch every goal, assist and clean sheet tick your score up in real time.

There's a huge range to choose from, with hundreds of tournaments live at any one time. Entry fees, formats and prize pots vary, from small-stakes contests to big guaranteed events. Past favourites include weekly Premier League showdowns and midweek Champions League contests.

Football is the headline act, but FanTeam also runs fantasy on American football, basketball and motor racing, so there's always a slate to get stuck into.

Why it's addictive:

• Fresh start every round. A bad week doesn't wreck your season.
• Results fast. Enter in the afternoon, know if you've won by the final whistle.
• Skill, not just luck. Smart picks and a canny captain choice can beat the field.

Build your lineup with the Player Market

Great fantasy managers don't guess. They dig into the numbers. FanTeam's Player Market puts the stats at your fingertips so you can work out who's hot and who's not before you lock in your team.

Here's a simple game plan:

1. Check form. Who's been racking up points over the last few rounds?
2. Study the fixtures. A striker facing a leaky defence is worth more than one heading to a fortress.
3. Watch the team news. Rotation and injuries can sink a lineup before a ball is kicked.
4. Hunt for differentials. In big contests, a smart pick that few others own can fire you up the leaderboard.
5. Nail your captain. Double points from the right player can win you the whole thing.

The scoring rewards real contributions, so a defender who pops up with a goal earns a big haul. That's what makes the clever, under-the-radar picks so satisfying.

The sportsbook: fantasy's sidekick

When you want a straight bet, the FanTeam sportsbook has you covered. Football leads the way with a deep spread of leagues and cups, and a standard Premier League match carries over 200 markets. You'll find:

• Bet Builder to stitch together your own match specials
• Cash Out when you want to lock in a profit
• In-play betting to react as games unfold
• Price boosts on selected matches
• Fantasy points markets, a FanTeam special where you bet on whether a player goes over or under a set number of fantasy points in Europe's top leagues

That last one is where the two worlds meet, and it's something you won't find at most bookies.

What it isn't: an all-rounder. There's no horse racing, no live streaming and no casino, so FanTeam won't replace your main bookmaker for everything. It's built for football and fantasy fans, and it doesn't pretend otherwise.

Getting started: the welcome offer

New UK customers can currently bet £10 and get £40 in rewards, and the mix covers both sides of the site:

Deposit and bet £10 at odds of evens (1/1) or bigger, and the rewards land in three stages once your bet settles. No promo code is needed, and free bet winnings are paid in cash with no wagering.

Our verdict

FanTeam is a breath of fresh air for UK punters who love fantasy football. The season-long games scratch the FPL itch with real prizes, the daily contests deliver quick-fire thrills, and the Player Market gives stat-lovers plenty to chew on. The sportsbook is a solid sidekick, especially for Bet Builders and those unique fantasy points markets.

If you want racing, streaming or a casino, look elsewhere. If you think you know football better than your mates, FanTeam is the place to prove it.

18+. New UK customers only. Deposit and bet £10 at min odds evens (1/1) to receive £40 in rewards. Rewards released in 3 stages after settlement and expire after 14 days. Free bet stakes not returned. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly. For free, confidential support visit BeGambleAware.org.