Level up your fantasy football group chat

Game on! For fantasy football commissioners and organizers, GroupMe is more than just a messaging app—it’s a comprehensive solution that fosters a vibrant and interactive league community. Whether you’re coordinating the draft, discussing weekly matchups, or celebrating victories, GroupMe is the perfect partner for a successful fantasy football season. 

Centralized Communication: GroupMe provides a single location for all league-related discussions, making it easy to manage and maintain conversations throughout the season.

Event Scheduling: The app’s calendar functionality helps you organize draft parties and plan watch events with RSVP functionality and video calls for digital gatherings.

Multimedia Sharing: Fantasy football commissioners can share draft results, weekly standings, and other important updates using photos, videos, and documents directly in the chat. 

Polls: GroupMe’s polling feature allows for quick and democratic decision-making on trades, rule changes, draft dates, and more, keeping the league active and involved. 

Cross-Platform Accessibility: Available on multiple devices and platforms, GroupMe ensures that every league member can stay connected. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows. 

SMS Integration: For members without smartphone access, GroupMe’s SMS capabilities keep them connected via text messages, so no one misses critical league updates. 

Fantasy Bot Integration: Use bots to keep your league informed and banter rolling. Below are a few of our favorite fantasy bots:

🤖 ESPN - GameDayBot by Dean Carlson

🤖 ESPN - Fantasy Football Reporter by Stephen Eades

🤖 ESPN - FF Bot by Chris Planow

Getting Started with Your Fantasy Football League on GroupMe 

Get the app: Download the GroupMe App or navigate to GroupMe.com 

Sign Up or Log In: Go to GroupMe and sign up for an account if you don’t have one. If you already have an account, simply log in. 

Create a Group Chat: Once logged in, create a new “Group Chat” for your fantasy football league. This will be the central hub for all league communications. 

Invite Members: Send out invites to your friends to join the group chat. You can do this directly within the app by sharing a join link or entering in their phone number. 

📊 Utilizing Polls for League Decisions 

Polls in GroupMe are a fantastic way to make collective decisions quickly and democratically. Any member can create a poll, and you can have up to 10 options. Here’s how to use them: 

Create a Poll: In the group chat, select the attachment icon and choose ‘New poll’. 

Ask a Question: Type your question and add options for the league members to vote on. 

Set a Deadline: Choose when the poll will close to ensure timely decisions. 

📅 Organizing Events with GroupMe 

GroupMe’s calendar feature allows you to schedule draft parties, match viewings, or any other league-related events. Here’s how to set up an event: 

Create an Event: Tap the attachment icon in the chat and select ‘View or create events’. 

Fill Out Details: Enter the event information, such as date, time, and location. 

Send Invites: Group members will be notified and can RSVP directly in the app. 

Reminders: Set reminders to ensure no one misses out on important league activities.

Learn more about running a Fantasy Football chat on GroupMe. Do you use GroupMe for your fantasy sports league? Let us know and tag us on social @GroupMe!