5Dimes Fantasy Sports FAQs

General
Q: What is 5Dimes Fantasy Sports?
A: 5Dimes Fantasy Sports allows you to compete in daily head-to-head fantasy sports competitions for cash prizes.

Q: What fantasy sports does 5Dimes Fantasy Sports support?
A: Currently 5Dimes Fantasy Sports supports MLB, NFL, NHL and NBA

Getting Started
Q: How do I start competing on 5Dimes Fantasy Sports?
A: See our "getting started page" if you need help getting started on 5Dimes Fantasy Sports.

Game Play
Q: How do I find a specific league?
A: 5Dimes Fantasy Sports offers matches daily in salary cap formats. If you head to the Join Leagues page, you can sort available matches by a number of variables. Find the match style, size, and buy-in amount you are comfortable with and choose accordingly.

Q: How do I enter a league?
A: Once you find the league you are looking for, just click the join button and you will be prompted to join the league and allow for the funds to be deducted from your account.

Q: Can I leave a league after I join?
A: Yes, if the league is not full yet. Once the league is full, all participants are committed. If the league is not full yet, you can click the Cancel button next to that league in the My League page.

Q: How are scores calculated?
A: Certain stats have a fantasy point value, which can be found in our scoring rules on the Rules page. Stats are provided by Sports Direct Inc. Sometimes official stats might be adjusted within the scoring period by Sports Direct Inc. Once the scoring period is over, no stats will be changed and 5Dimes Fantasy Sports league results are final.

Q: How do I see who I am playing against?
A: Scoreboards are launched at the start of the league (at the scheduled start time of the first game of the league). You can access the Scoreboard from your My Leagues page by clicking the "Follow the Action" link next to the league you want to view. You can see your opponents’ usernames and the players they selected on the scoreboard.

Q: What does "format" mean? What are the definitions?
A: Leagues can vary in a number of ways. There are different drafting styles, roster limits, and scoring systems. These are all clearly defined on the "RULES" page.

Q: What if I want more stats or news on a specific player in the draft room?
A: Just click on the player's name and a popup will appear with all the relevant statistics to help you make the best decision.

Q: Why am I unable to draft certain players in my draft?
A: Depending on the roster style of the league, you will need to have at least one player at all required positions. If you have not filled all positions and attempt to draft a player outside those positions, the draft room will not allow such a selection. Make sure you pay attention to your picks and roster limitations.

Q: What happens if a game is rained out?
A: If a game is rained out and not made up within a match’s scoring period, then all players in that game will receive 0 stats.

Q: What if we pick the same players?
A: In salary cap matches, it is possible to have some of the same players as your opponent(s). Although extremely rare, it is also possible to have all the same players as your opponent. If you have the same players, they count for both teams. You will not be able to have the same team in draft matches.

Q: How late can I make a lineup change?
A: Lineup changes can be made up until the league begins. Once a league starts, he will be locked in roster spot.

Q: What happens if there's a statistical change after a game has completed?
A: All players’ stats are final within 4 hours of the completion of each game.

Q: Where can I see my previous games?
A: Go to your My Leagues page see every match you have participated in.

Q: How are Salary Cap player prices determined?
A: Prices are recalculated for each scoring period based on recent performance, current year performance and previous year performance. Some aspects of each players matchup are factored into their price as well. The player's number of scheduled games for the scoring period is factored in.

Q: What happens in a tie?
In the event of a tie the winners will be decided by the lineup with the lowest overall salary.

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