The Cycle of a Season
A season is a precisely clocked cycle: 105 days, of which 38 are matchdays. The regular season is the longest phase — everyone against everyone, home and away. Then a short breather before the playoffs start. After the grand final comes relegation. Then the season is over: players age by one year, salaries are renegotiated, team history is archived. 3 days later, the new season starts with promotions and relegations.
What Happens at Season End
At the end of each season, your players age by one year. Their salaries increase — depending on performance. A player with lots of points and games gets a juicy raise. Stars become more expensive, benchwarmers stay cheap. At the same time, team history is updated: your placement is recorded for eternity.
During the 3-day off-season break, you can calmly check the transfer market, sign free agents, and upgrade your buildings. No games, no pressure — perfect for management tasks.
What You See in the Navigation
Top right, the league tag shows your position in the season, e.g. "10/105". That way you always know how far the season has progressed. On day 1 everything starts. On day 105 it's over — at least almost, if playoffs or relegation are still running.
The 105-day calendar
A complete season is timed at 105 days. Of those, 38 are matchdays, the rest is spread across breaks, playoffs and relegation. The progress indicator at the top right shows you at any time which day you are on. This keeps you in control and lets you make important decisions in time.
Season end in detail
At season end several things happen at once: your players age a year, their salaries are renegotiated based on performance, and team history is updated. Strong seasons with many points and games lead to higher salary demands – bench warmers stay cheap. So plan your budget before the season ends.
Breaks & deadlines
Between two seasons lies a short break of three days – ideal for the transfer market, free agents and building upgrades, because no games take place. Before the playoff start you have five days to adjust lineup, energy and tactics. Use these windows deliberately – they are your most important management phases.
Watch your salary costs closely at season end. A hefty salary increase for your stars can blow your budget – sell or extend in time to keep the books balanced.
The season start
With the first day of the new season everything starts over: the schedule is set, the tables are empty and all teams begin at zero points. Promoted and relegated teams have been reassigned. Use the first matchdays to assess your team and get an early feel for your league and your rivals.
Planning across the season
Divide the season into phases: in the first half you build your team, in the second half you set the course for playoffs or survival. Keep transfer windows, energy and salaries in view. Whoever plans ahead and invests in time is better off at season end than a team that only reacts from matchday to matchday.
Mark the breaks in your calendar. Whoever handles the transfer market and building upgrades in the three-day off-season loses no valuable matchday time.