⚔️ 1. Head-to-Head (H2H) – No More Just Racking Up Points
Starting in Season 26/27, you can run your league in the new Head-to-Head Mode (H2H)! Instead of simply adding up the most points at the end of the season, you'll face off directly against a league rival every matchday – with clear winners and losers.
How it works:
Every matchday, you're automatically paired with an opponent
Whoever scores more Kickbase points wins the duel
Scoring:
🏆 Win → 3 points
🤝 Draw → 1 point
❌ Loss → 0 points
At the end of the season, whoever has collected the most H2H points wins
In case of a tie, cumulative Kickbase points decide
Good to know:
✅ Available for all Classic and Arena leagues
✅ Available in all competitions
⚠️ Limited to leagues with a maximum of 18 managers
🔄 H2H can be selected when creating a league or during a league reset
⚠️ Existing leagues cannot be switched to H2H retroactively – only via a reset or when creating a new league
🕐 H2H is expected to be available from mid-July – i.e., at the start of the 26/27 season. This also applies after a reset: the mode won't be available before mid-July
Frequently Asked Questions:
What happens if there's an odd number of managers?
If there's an odd number of managers, a Kickbase Bot is automatically added to the league – and removed again once the number is even. The bot adjusts dynamically whenever someone joins or leaves the league. In Arena Mode, the bot fields its own lineup. In Classic Mode, the bot automatically receives a team for each matchday – more details on this will follow.
What happens if someone joins or leaves the league?
The bot is adjusted dynamically, and future matchups are recalculated.
How are matchups handled with fewer than 18 managers?
Everyone plays against everyone as often as possible. Some pairings may occur more frequently than others – this is determined at random.
Can I still see the regular leaderboard in H2H mode?
Yes! The table is sorted by H2H points, but the matchday points for all managers can still be viewed on the new Matchups screen.
When can I see who I'll be playing against?
The entire schedule is set at the start of the season and can be viewed on the Matchups screen. It's only updated if a manager joins or leaves the league.
Can I switch my existing league to H2H mode later?
No, unfortunately that's not possible. H2H can only be selected when creating a new league or during a league reset. Even if you reset your league now, H2H won't be available until mid-July!