Choose an event
Select an upcoming slate and create the private pool before the event starts.
PRIVATE BASEBALL DFS
Create a five-hitter private baseball contest
Turn a nationally televised game or featured matchup into a private DFS pool. Every entrant drafts five hitters under the cap, with batting order and team identity visible before lock.
Free to create Private lineups Commissioner controlled
PRIVATE PICK 5LINEUPS OPEN
SALARY-CAP CONTESTFriday Night Crew
1Commissioner$54,800
2Entry twoHidden
3Entry threeHidden
Rosters reveal when the event starts
THE SHORT ANSWER
What is private baseball dfs contest?
A private baseball DFS contest is a one-game salary-cap competition for invited participants. Pool Duel prices the eligible hitters, locks entries at game time, scores real batting events, and displays live standings and ownership.
ONE EVENT. ONE PRIVATE FIELD.
A familiar DFS contest, run by your commissioner
Use it for a Blue Jays game, rivalry night, office watch party, bar group, client event, or any crew that wants one game to matter more.
Share one link
Invite your group directly. Joining the pool opens the lineup builder for that event.
Draft under the cap
Each entrant chooses five hitters while staying inside the shared salary budget.
Follow it live
Lineups reveal at lock, then points, ownership, and standings update on the live board.
LINEUP FORMAT
Hitters only, five picks, one game
Pool Duel keeps the roster focused on offense. Entrants balance top-of-order volume, power, handedness, and value while staying under the event cap.
LIVE CONTEST
Live points from real plate appearances
Hits, extra-base hits, runs, RBI, walks, stolen bases, and other listed scoring events update the contest. Non-starters are clearly identified before lineup lock.
BUILT FOR PRIVATE GROUPS
The contest software does the work, not the money
Pool Duel handles the competition layer. Your commissioner remains in charge of the group and any prize arrangement.
Confirmed order context
Batting order is shown when available, with non-starters identified before lock.
Team color and suffix
Each hitter is clearly associated with the correct club in the picker.
First-pitch lock
Lineup edits end at the slate's configured game start.
Live ownership
After lock, see whether the pool stacked the same stars or found different values.
PRIVATE DFS OPTIONS
Choose the language your group already knows
Pool Duel is independent software with its own salaries and scoring. These guides explain the familiar salary-cap format without implying brand affiliation.
Private DFS Contest ManagerCreate a private salary-cap DFS contest for your group. Pool Duel handles lineups, live scoring, ownership, and standings while the commissioner manages the prize.FanDuel-Style Private ContestCreate a private FanDuel-style salary-cap contest for friends. Draft five, track live points, and let your commissioner manage the group and prize separately.DraftKings-Style Private ContestRun a private DraftKings-style salary-cap pool for one event. Your group drafts five, Pool Duel scores it live, and the commissioner handles the prize separately.
QUICK ANSWERS
Private Baseball DFS Contest FAQ
Do I draft pitchers in Pool Duel baseball?
No. The current private baseball Salary Draft format is hitters only and uses five roster spots.
What happens if a hitter is not starting?
Pool Duel labels non-starters when official lineup information is available so entrants can edit before lock.
Can multiple entrants use the same hitter?
Yes. Ownership percentage shows how many locked entries selected each hitter.
When does the baseball lineup lock?
The lineup locks at the slate start time shown in the pool, normally first pitch for the selected game.
Does Pool Duel collect entry fees or pay the prize?
No. Pool Duel provides contest setup, lineup entry, live scoring, ownership, and standings. The commissioner handles any entry fees or prizes separately and is responsible for following the rules that apply where the group lives.
FREE PRIVATE POOL
Create free pool Give your group its own salary-cap contest
Create the event pool, share the link, and let Pool Duel handle lineups and live standings.