What Is Revival?
Revival gives eliminated entries a second chance to continue in the contest.
When enabled by the commissioner, entrants can pay a revival fee to rejoin the contest after being eliminated.
Revival is:
Optional (Off by default)
Available in both Pick by Day and Pick by Round Survivor templates
Limited based on commissioner settings
Revival Fee Options
Commissioners can set the revival fee as:
Same as the original entry fee (default)
2× the entry fee
3× the entry fee
All revival fees are added to the total prize pool.
How Many Times Can You Revive?
The default setting allows:
One revival per entry
Commissioners control the number of revivals allowed.
Revival Deadline Rules (Important)
If an entry is eliminated, they have until the start of the next slate to:
Pay the revival fee
Submit a valid pick
Once the next slate begins, the revival opportunity for that elimination expires.
Revival does not remain open for the entire contest — it is slate-based.
Revival Deadline Options by Template
Pick by Day Contests
Commissioners can allow revivals through any day up to Day 5.
If eliminated on a given day, revival must be completed before the next contest day begins.
Revival is not available beyond the configured cutoff day.
Contests that begin on Day 5 or later are not eligible for buybacks.
Pick by Round Contests
Commissioners can allow revivals through:
Round of 32 (default)
Round of 16
If eliminated during an eligible round, the entrant must revive before the next round begins.
Contests starting in later rounds are not eligible for buybacks.
When Is Revival NOT Available?
Revival will not be available if:
The commissioner did not enable the setting
The contest begins on Day 5 or a later round
The revival cutoff round/day has already passed
The next slate has already started
Key Takeaways
Revival must be completed before the next slate begins
Deadline eligibility depends on the contest template
Revival fees increase the prize pool
Revival is limited by commissioner-defined rules
If you're unsure whether revival is enabled in your contest, check the contest settings page or contact Support for confirmation.