Choose an event
Select an upcoming slate and create the private pool before the event starts.
ONE-GAME BASEBALL POOLS
Run a private MLB single-game salary-cap pool
Skip the full daily slate and build the contest around the game your group is actually watching. Pool Duel turns the two confirmed lineups into one five-hitter salary draft.
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 mlb single-game dfs pool?
A private MLB single-game pool uses hitters from one matchup only. Each entrant drafts five under the Pool Duel cap, edits until first pitch, and earns fantasy points from that game's batting results.
ONE EVENT. ONE PRIVATE FIELD.
A familiar DFS contest, run by your commissioner
It is ideal for nationally televised games, local team groups, playoff watch parties, company outings, and recurring friends who want a quick same-night result.
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
One matchup creates a tighter salary decision
With only two teams in the field, ownership and lineup construction matter. Entrants decide whether to stack one offense, pay for the biggest bats, or spread exposure across both clubs.
LIVE CONTEST
A live leaderboard for every at-bat
Pool Duel applies the listed hitter scoring rules and updates each entry's total as the game progresses. Player detail shows salary, fantasy points, and ownership.
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.
Single-game player pool
Only hitters attached to the selected matchup are available.
Automatic slate expiry
The game disappears from pool creation after its start time.
Five-player cap
The roster is fast to build while still requiring salary tradeoffs.
Shareable live contest
One pool link brings entrants and followers to the same standings.
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 MLB Single-Game DFS Pool FAQ
Can I create an MLB DFS contest after the game starts?
No. Started slates automatically leave the create-pool list, and saved lineup changes are rejected after lock.
Can I draft five hitters from one team?
A lineup can use any eligible combination that fits the cap unless the individual pool rules state otherwise.
Are batting orders shown?
Yes, when the source lineup is confirmed. A non-starter is marked rather than assigned a misleading order.
Does the pool settle the prize?
No. Pool Duel settles only the fantasy standings. The commissioner manages any prize separately.
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.