FUMBBL :: Online Blood Bowl League

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All the league news fit to print and then some!

Compiled from across FUMBBL, this is all the league news that's come to my little furry ears. If you know more that is going on, please let razmus know so he can add it to the next edition, which should be Mid-April. (Seriously... got a quip/update about your league -- forward it on over.)

The census says that there are 916 distinct, active coaches on FUMBBL who play in leagues. Two numbers are given which the range of the league size, because there isn't a single good indicator of the league size. When the numbers are very different - the league may be in flux, have some deadwood teams/coaches in their locker rooms, or at the start or end of a cycle. Numbers very close together should be pretty close to the actual census for the group.

The following leagues are actively recruiting: Super League (global, non-progression), NBBFL[Big Bash] (global, all 'big guy' rosters, 2 slots), IoMT:ng (global), Trident Bowl (Ukranian), and Secret League America 2020 (Americas, SL2020). Of course, there are a few other leagues near or at season end... so now would still be a good time to approach their commissioners. The open environments are always looking for more coaches as well, because they're... you know... open environments.

See ya on the pitch.


Timezone/Region	World, but focused on Coaches new to Bloodbowl or new to Fumbbl	✷ 40-49
Rules	BB2020	✷ 40-49
Current status	The Lost Nut Tournament will end on Wednesday. Cat's Eyez Bowl has been heating up but probably has a few weeks of life left in it. The Tuna Cup will start next Monday. Sprints are starting in the 145 Leagues and Touranments open environment TODAY!
Next steps	If you're new to FUMBBL or Blood Bowl, there's still some room left in the Cats Eyez Bowl, but even when full... a way to get ya accustomed to the client and environment shall be found.
To contact	razmus or dentface for more information, his 145 FAQ might answer a few questions, and stop by the 145 Club Discord to chat with folks.


Timezone/Region	Global (but 90% Europe), 14 day rounds to facilitate cross tz scheduling	✺ 16-113
Rules	BB2020 resurrection/non-progression with promotion and relegation
Current status	(Under new management) Starting fresh -- recruiting for the new season, with slight roster tweaks until April 7th.
Next steps	Season 2 starts April 12th.
To contact	Contact Storr and/or join them on their own Super League Discord.


Timezone/Region	Europe but with coaches from everywhere. Large, fluff heavy league. (Effectively Global)	✹ 73-75
Rules	BB2020 with modified Secret League, and customized BB2016 skill progression. Only one team per roster.
Current status	Year 10 Autumn. Round 3 of 7.
Next steps	After Autumn will be Winter Friendlies, where everyone stares across the pitch at each other... then Spring regionals, when the big team's coaches drift fondly towards smashing the little guys into the weeds.
To contact	New teams either enter a Youngbloods tournament or the general mix depending on timing, and with a league this large they're almost always recruiting. Contact C0ddlefish and/or join them on the SL Discord in their own section. (But be aware, a lot goes into the administration of this league, and they'll tend to only accept coaches who have something of a proven track record of reliability on FUMBBL.)


Timezone/Region	Global	✷ 56-58
Rules	BB2020, resurrection/ no progression. A "competitive competition with many high profile and exceptionally skilled coaches."	✷ 56-58
Current status	(Under new management) Season 5, Round 5 of 7
Next steps	Season 5 playoffs.
To contact	Strider84 on site. There is a wait list to join.


Timezone/Region	Global, divided into Americas, European, and Oceania divisions	✶ 26-26
Rules	BB2020, but all the players are ST 5+, high TV, two week rounds (17 games per season!). Emphasis on BASH.	✶ 26-26
Current status	Intra-conference play. Round 2 of 13. Actively recruiting for two North American replacement coaches.
Next steps	Playoffs.
To contact	knine on site or their Discord.


Timezone/Region	Global, 14 day rounds to facilitate cross tz scheduling	✶ 24-25
Rules	SL2020 resurrection/non-progression, with some additional rosters and customization.
Current status	Season 5, round 3 of a 6 round Swiss.
Next steps	Rinse and repeat: Season 6
To contact	Contact Java.


Timezone/Region	Global, weekly, 4chan community	✶ 15-25
Rules	BB2020, some house rules.
Current status	Season 20, round 4 of 5
Next steps	Championship playoffs
To contact	Contact Wolbum.


Timezone/Region	Global, 21 day rounds to facilitate cross tz scheduling (glacier mode engaged)	★ 9-9
Rules	BB2016: experienced, orphaned teams -- imported into the league.	★ 9-9
Current status	Season 11 ongoing, round 4 of 9. Since there will be dwarven artillery in EVERY GAME, long term team health is unlikely.
Next steps	Playoffs/recruiting.
To contact	Contact razmus and join the IoMT Discord Channel.

“Spelledaren’s next big thing”
Timezone/Region	Global, open round robin+playoffs	★ 2-9
Rules	BB2020 with "some minor tweaks", which spelledaren revealed.
Current status	Season 1, may be ending soon as initial recruitment concludes... (but it's been more than a month...)
Next steps	More bloodshed, I mean... a playoff for the top teams.
To contact	Contact spelledaren.


Timezone/Region	Global, 21 day rounds to facilitate cross tz scheduling (glacier mode engaged)	✦ 7-7
Rules	SL16 Open Environment teams	✦ 7-7
Current status	Season 7 Playoffs, (still) Round 1 of 3 (but the deadline is tomorrow, and at least one game is scheduled.).
Next steps	Recruiting, and if critical mass is not reached, shuttering.
To contact	Contact razmus and join the IoMT Discord Channel.


Timezone/Region	Global, 14 day rounds to facilitate cross tz scheduling	✦ 6-6
Rules	BB2020: experienced, orphaned teams	✦ 6-6
Current status	Season 1 Playoffs, one game left in the second round of three... two games left of the playoffs.
Next steps	Recruiting for season 2 has begun.
To contact	Contact razmus and join the IoMTNG Discord Channel.


Timezone/Region	Global, some schedule... Nuffle isn't picky	✦ 2-6
Rules	BB2020 with a single custom Nuffle roster, no retirements, no stars, no outside games, spiked balls.
Current status	Season 1, Round 3 (stalled out -- six weeks since the last game.) Last game was mid February
Next steps	Season 1 Catacombs Cup knockout tournament.
To contact	Contact Happy_Amateur.


Timezone/Region	Oceania (GMT +7 to +12)	✷ 48-58
Rules	BB2020, possibly the original league on Fumbbl to implement seasons!	✷ 48-58
Current status	Season 95 Trial of Blood!
Next steps	ReDraft.
To contact	Talk to Wozzaa about getting started or join them on the SWL Discord and 'ask to be drafted and hazed.' New teams need a little time to draft and get 'some blooding games' played before they're fed to the le... err... before they start.


Timezone/Region	New Zealand, one week rounds	Established 6th March 2015	✶ 22-29
Rules	BB2020. Equivalent pools with tiered postseason playoffs to decide champion. No redrafting or TV caps. Expensive mistakes and Spiraling expenses both active. Older players may pickup a niggle between seasons (aging)
Current status	Crap Bowl IX continues in the shadow of three more impressive elimination tournaments.
Next steps	Season 33. If you're in the target audience, now would likely be an ideal time to get in touch with ramchop about joining the league!
To contact	Contact ramchop or jump into DIBBL discord .


Timezone/Region	New Zealand/Australian time zone preference With a bit of a lean towards NZ	✶ 16-22
Rules	SL2020, each roster can only be represented once, with two week rounds.	✶ 16-22
Current status	Season 10 conference play, Round 4 of 7
Next steps	Season 10 Sword Play and Suckers Cup playoffs
To contact	PM Trickey on FUMBBL or get in touch on their channel on the DIBBL Discord .


Timezone/Region	Italian Language/Italy	✷ 60-60
Rules	BB2020
Current status	Season 32, first half, round 5 of 5, final few games to be played.
Next steps	Season 32, second half, then Season 32 Playoffs.
To contact	Ale_Kubbo


Timezone/Region	French Language/Europe TZ	✷ 42-42
Rules	BB2020, with promotion and relegation, and roster rotation. (It appears that teams can be relegated right out of existence.)	✷ 42-42
Current status	Season 31 divisional play, round 7 of 9.
Next steps	Season 31 playoffs. Post Season. Recruit. Draft teams/rosters. If you're interested, might be a good time to get in touch with them, so you can get into the Draft early.
To contact	Sharkrudi, Thoriin, Darkvatar, or Phags or visit their Discord


Timezone/Region	UK	✷ 38-40
Rules	BB2020
Current status	Season 66 divisional play, round 6 of 7.
Next steps	Promotion/relegation, then a new season.
To contact	A whole host of active commissioners to contact on the group page, but DaCoach would be the person who usually recruits, or talk to them on the WIL Discord .


Timezone/Region	Europe	✷ 33-36
Rules	BB2020 rules with BB2016 skill progression, w/player drafts. Limited to 32 Team Franchises. With FLUFF!	✷ 33-36
Current status	Season 13 Playoffs, Round 3 of 4.
Next steps	"We probably filled every open spot for now, but around new season we often have some more turnover. DLE season 14 will start after Draft of new players, after playoff has finished in 3-4 weeks. We also have the Pro bowl game where we gather the best performers from each conference to battle it out in a show game, a lot of fun!"
To contact	BigF is in charge of the wait list.


Timezone/Region	Europe (Spanish Language), but some non-European	✷ 34-35
Rules	BB2020.	✷ 34-35
Current status	First Season in two divisions, Round 15 of 17.
Next steps	Playoffs in May
To contact	Contact MrToyce for more information and join.


Timezone/Region	French Language/France	✶ 34-35
Rules	Secret League 2020, with customizations - with custom star players!	✶ 34-35
Current status	Season 5 divisional (Phase one) play, round 4 of 5.
Next steps	Phase 2, end of season tournaments / Playoff tournaments
To contact	Contact Diablange for more information and join them on their Discord (ask Diablange for a invitation if interested).

Grand Est League (GEL)
Timezone/Region	France (French Language)	✶ 30-30
Rules	BB2020.	✶ 30-30
Current status	First Season in three divisions, Round 9 of 9.
Next steps	Playoffs
To contact	Contact LeonHart for more information, or better... talk to them on their Discord..


Timezone/Region	Europe maybe, please don't let the goblins across the pond.	✶ 21-26
Rules	BB2020, with custom goblin themed rosters. With rulz (HA!) written by and for goblins.	✶ 21-26
Current status	Black Lantern and XXXL Bowl VI are each in their finals.
Next steps	My spies aren't sure what they have planned next... I don't know if they've been suborned or simply out manuevered. (Contact mekutata for more information about what they have planned next! And if you're interested in the chaos -- don't delay, it looks like they'll be between activities VERY SOON!)
To contact	mekutata apparently translates goblin and might be able to help you.


Timezone/Region	German Language/Central Europe TZ	✶ 21-26
Rules	BB2020, with building and league modes	✶ 21-26
Current status	Season 15 has begun, no games played yet... in five rounds.
Next steps	Playoffs
To contact	jurisch and join them on Discord.


Timezone/Region	Europe, with two week rounds.	✶ 24-24
Rules	BB2020 limited to a single team per roster. Invitational. With FLUFF!	✶ 24-24
Current status	Season 3, Spiked Bench challenge round 2 of 6, where they're only playing half (six rounds of eleven) a season.
Next steps	More Season 3 zanniness.
To contact	See Lasgalen, datom, or det about an invitation.


Timezone/Region	UK, with ten day rounds	★ 19-19
Rules	BB2020, but someone has to wield the axe...	★ 19-19
Current status	Season 4, round 7 of 11.
Next steps	Playoffs.
To contact	MisterA , and check out their discord.


Timezone/Region	Europe	★ 15-17
Rules	BB2020, divisions with promotion/relegation	★ 15-17
Current status	Hubba Season 3, round 8 of 9.
Next steps	Another Playoff/Cup -- likely April 2023.
To contact	Contact eldritchfox for more information and join them on the HUBBA Discord.

Nuffle's Will League - League for people with strong nerves
Timezone/Region	Europe/Poland (Polish Language)	★ 16-16
Rules	BB2020, without rerolls and random level ups. With custom Starplayer roster made out of players from past season.	★ 16-16
Current status	Season 3, Round 4 of 7.
Next steps	Season 3 Playoffs 1. Recruting players for new season, 2. Team Creation, 3. Group Drafting, 4. Season games (round robin), 5. Play-offs, 6. New season starts
To contact	Contact Avreus or Jaskier for more information and join.


Timezone/Region	Europe/Ukraine (Ukrainian Coaches)	★ 14-15
Rules	BB2020	★ 14-15
Current status	Rookie Bowl Open Round Robins. Actively recruiting more Ukrainian coaches on FUMBBL Discord.
Next steps	Season 4 (?).
To contact	Contact Ulmar99 for more information and join.

Liga Snota w Worku (Snot League in the Bag)
Timezone/Region	Europe/Poland (Polish Language)	★ 14-14
Rules	SL2020, Randomly assigned SL20 rosters.	★ 14-14
Current status	Season 3, round 6/7 of 7.
Next steps	Season 3 playoffs.
To contact	Contact Avreus for more information and join.


Timezone/Region	Europe	★ 7-8
Rules	BB2020 with several house rules and drafting. Two week rounds.	★ 7-8
Current status	Season 6 Gold division playoffs. Round 3 of 3 (still). (Hovring vs refuzor in the finals!)
Next steps	Draft to prepare for Season 7. If you were interested in Cyberpunk Draft League, now would be the time to contact them Hovring.
To contact	Contact Hovring for more information and join.


Timezone/Region	Europe and Americas	✶ 23-26
Rules	BB2020, with random players and lots and lots of extra dice rolling just to satisfy Nuffle's whims	✶ 23-26
Current status	Season 2, second half, round 4
Next steps	Anticipate June random, custom redraft occurs where everything is shook up.
To contact	Foremole on site NUFFLE League Discord channel to roll up your random team. They're always recruiting new teams, and can run new blood type tournaments when there is enough new blood to justify.


Timezone/Region	Mainly Europe but Coaches in North and South America, Canada too. 14 day turns!	★ 20-20
Rules	BB20 Draft League, Human rosters, custom seasons and re-draft. Custom Icons and Team logo's.	★ 20-20
Current status	Season 2, cross region competition is into round 9 of 9... just two games remaining.
Next steps	Championship and Jesters Cup playoffs. Round 2 of 4.
To contact	The_Murker (Owner), det, darkwing2k6, and misterlonestar


Timezone/Region	Americas	✷ 42-45
Rules	BB2020, with custom seasons	✷ 42-45
Current status	Season 42 has begun... In Conference and vs another conference. Week 2 of 9.
Next steps	One week of Out of Conference games, and makeup games.
To contact	ex-convict or Nelphine on site, or NCBB Discord



Timezone/Region	Americas	✷ 35-37
Rules	BB2020	✷ 35-37
Current status	Season π (which is still irrational) is in round 3 of 7. (Of course, the other divisions wish they were as cool as Bronze, which is already in round 4.)
Next steps	Season π knockout tournaments (don't call them playoffs!) in two rounds. Recruiting for the subsequent season.
To contact	Waagh and ryanfitz on site or the NWBL Discord.


Timezone/Region	Americas	✶ 33-33
Rules	BB2020 with player draft, drawn from NCBB amongst other places	✶ 33-33
Current status	Season 30, intraconference play round 1 of 7.
Next steps	Playoffs, then the Superbowl. (Or was it Souperbowl?)
To contact	To be put on the waiting list for an invitation, contact Bazakastine or dashergeaux and join them on the NBFL Discord.


Timezone/Region	Ontario, Canada & Time Zone friends	✶ 27-27
Rules	BB2020, roughly weekly rounds	✶ 27-27
Current status	Season 7, round 1, game 4 of 5
Next steps	Round 2, then Season 7 Playoofs!
To contact	Hammer16 or grant85 on site. (They aren't actively recruiting but would welcome additional friendly faces they know from the NAF table top and in-person leagues in the Ontario and Quebec area.)

Second Sons Blood Bowl League
Timezone/Region	Americas TZ	✶ 26-26
Rules	BB2020 with some initial boost to starting teams, roughly two week rounds	✶ 26-26
Current status	Season 2 is in round 12 of 13 rounds.
Next steps	Season 2 playoffs
To contact	HouseBlackfyre on site.


Timezone/Region	Chilean, Americas timezone, Spanish Language	★ 16-18
Rules	BB2020/BB2020 Resurrection/BB2020 Stunty (League moves between groups/ruleset thru the year)	★ 16-18
Current status	Liga Conferencia T5, round 4 of 15
Next steps	Playoffs
To contact	Varadal, primary communication via WhatsApp.


Timezone/Region	Americas	★ 15-16
Rules	SL2020 (Secret League 2020)	★ 15-16
Current status	Season 3 Championship Playoffs and a Shady Underground Tournament. Actively recruiting for season 4!
Next steps	Recruiting, Redraft, and Season 4.
To contact	razmus on site, or SLA20 channel on the Secret League Discord.

Open Play Environments

Competitive
Rules	BB2020 - using the latest rules available
Activity	Very high activity. This is the primary activity on FUMBBL
To play	Make a team from your Coaches page for the Competitive division and put them in Gamefinder, or activate teams in the Black Box (also now within gamefinder) or seek games on the FUMBBL Discord (the last is more popular with people seeking those last few games to fill a grid.)
Activities	Royal Rookie Rumble for new teams. Brawls for any team. Working out brackets, but will be starting very soon. [SL]2020 Slam are Slam type instant tournaments for groups of four teams. (just needs for interested coaches) Six Major Tournaments spread out across the year, each with their own requirements and some with qualifier tournaments. Ulthuan Invitational qualifiers started this week.


Rules	BB2020 with custom rosters.
Activity	Some activity. Updated rosters are live (except for new, anticipated Vampire rosters/updates.)
To play	Make a team from the group above (or from your coaches play in the League/Secret League 2020 division) and put them in Gamefinder or seek games on the Secret League Discord
Activities	Old World Rookie Rumble for new teams. Two Rumbles running, more kicking off as teams signup. Old World Brawl for any team... and again, while activity is slow, tournaments will still happen. [SL]2020 Slam are Slam type instant tournaments for groups of four teams. (just needs for interested coaches) Other tournaments to start when Seasons enabled on FUMBBL.


Rules	BB2016, with imported League, Ranked, or Box teams, including SL16 teams.
Activity	Low
To play	Clone teams into the league to bring new life to them to play.
Activities	O[L]C Classic - No limit KO tournaments O[L]C Open League play - Now between seasons. Open [L]eague Cup - No limit, Official 2016 + [SL16] teams. Cup started early March, which is still in it's first round! (Watch Koadah's Blog for the latest O[L]C news.) O[L]C 2016 Championship - TV limited, KO tournaments, up to eight(8) official 2016 + [SL16] teams Open [L]eague Challenge 2020 - TV limited, KO tournaments, up to eight(8) official 2020 + [SL20] teams

Active Metagroups
Metagroups play in other open environments, against other teams in the environment which aren't necessarily part of the metagroup, for thier own goals


Season	Season 7: Jan-Apr 2023 (get those games in, season end isn't that far out.)
Environment	Competitive (Blackbox Scheduler only)
Synopsis	FUMBBL's only officially supported metagroup. Build one or more squads of four teams, and amass points by winning and tying after randomly matching other teams. Last month to get those games in before Season 8!


Season	April 1-30th.
Environment	Any/All
Synopsis	Stunty teams across the FUMBBL-verse attempting to beat, kill and maim everyone else... but mostly kill. Accumulate points for building up the biggest stack of corpses, with dwarves counting double. And of course, being stunties... the bodies accumulately from fouls certainly add to the official tally. There was quite the scramble to the top in March!


Season	March 1st to April 30th
Environment	Competitive, Blackbox, and League (BB2020/SL2020).
Synopsis	A reboot of the original E.L.F. group, Elf teams accumulate points for playing (and more for winning) against a variety of different rosters. Additional awards for filling your dance card, and a special award for taking more casualties than anyone else. (Carthage has completed a Kondor Kluster already this season!) (Discord Channel.)


	Borg Invasion
	Season	Perpetual
	Environment	Any/All
	Synopsis	Chaos Renegades teams as Borg collective. Start vanilla and play against other teams... and as you kill your opponent's players, you add their unique biological signature to the Borg. It was challenging under the BB2016 rules, and I suspect it's even harder now.

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