What Is the Pick Winners or Pick Losers Option?
The Pick Winners or Pick Losers option determines how entrants advance in the contest.
Commissioners select one of two objectives during contest creation:
Pick Winners (Default)
Pick Losers
Once selected, this objective applies to the entire contest.
Pick Winners (Default)
With Pick Winners selected:
Entrants advance by selecting teams that win their games
This is the traditional contest experience most players are familiar with
If an entrant selects a team that loses, they are eliminated.
Pick Losers
With Pick Losers selected:
Entrants advance by selecting teams that lose their games
This creates a higher-risk, strategy-driven contest format
Picking a team that wins will result in elimination.
Important Elimination Rules
Regardless of which objective is selected:
Wins, losses, ties, and missed picks that do not meet the selected objective will result in elimination
Entrants must correctly meet the contest objective on every required pick to survive
There is no partial credit or carryover between picks.
Availability by Contest Format
✅ Pick-By-Day: Pick Winners and Pick Losers available
✅ Pick-By-Round: Pick Winners and Pick Losers available
Both formats fully support this option.
Choosing the Right Objective for Your Contest
Choose Pick Winners if you want:
A traditional, easy-to-understand experience
Lower overall elimination rates early in the tournament
Choose Pick Losers if you want:
A more challenging, unpredictable contest
Faster eliminations and advanced strategy
The Pick Winners or Pick Losers option gives commissioners more control over how their contest plays out, letting you tailor the experience to your group’s appetite for risk and strategy.