SALEM, OR — The off-season is here, and it’s time to gear up for another exciting chapter in the 2K Online Franchise League! This is where champions are built, trades are made, and futures are drafted. Here’s the full breakdown of the off-season schedule for Season 31, including some important reminders.
Key Off-Season Dates
- 11.16.2024 | Offseason Re-Sign: Start of the resigning period. Teams have until 11.17.2024 to negotiate with players. This is your last chance to re-sign or franchise tag those who might be heading into free agency.
- 11.17.2024 | Resigning Period Ends: No more negotiations—it’s time to finalize your strategy for free agency.
- 11.17.2024 | Offseason Stage 1: Free Agency/Trades/Scouting (Opens at 3 PM PST / 6 PM EST)
- 11.18.2024 | Offseason Stage 2: Free Agency/Trades/Scouting
- 11.19.2024 | Offseason Stage 3: Final Free Agency/Trades/Scouting
- 11.20.2024 | Offseason Stage 4: Trades/Scouting Only
- 11.22.2024 | Offseason Stage 5 — Draft: Friday night at 7 PM PST / 10 PM EST.
After the Draft
- 11.22.2024 | Offseason Stage 6: Rookie Signings.
- 11.22.2024 | Offseason Stage 7: Position Changes (See league rules for restrictions).
- 11.22.2024 | Preseason Begins: Advances occur every 48 hours.
Important Notes for Free Agency
Free agency stages will advance every 24 hours between 7 PM PST and 10 PM PST. Please note that advance times are random, so be prepared to act quickly.
There are three stages to free agency, followed by a stage dedicated solely to trades and scouting. Make sure to actively monitor your roster during this period to avoid starting Season 31 without enough players.
Preseason Reminders
- Transactions: Teams are allowed only two transactions per round for free during the first two weeks of the preseason.
- Hidden Development Rule: No free signings of players with hidden DEV traits are allowed during the preseason. This rule ensures fair play and minimizes excessive roster changes.
As always, keep an eye on the league chat for updates, discussions, and of course, a healthy dose of banter. Good luck to all the coaches this off-season—Season 31 is shaping up to be another epic chapter in 2K OLF history. Let’s see who comes out on top!
