This section covers the different competitions in the game, including international club competitions and national team competitions. But first, let's go over the basics.
Each nation's league is made up of one or more divisions, structured as follows:
Each division contains 12 clubs. If there aren't enough human-managed teams to fill a division, bot-controlled clubs are used as placeholders.
The senior league is arguably the most important competition for any manager. It's where strategies are tested, rivalries are forged, and reputations are made. Every week is a new challenge as you strive to become the best in the nation.
If two or more teams have the same number of points, their position on the table is determined using the following criteria, in order:
First Division:
Second Divisions:
Third Divisions:
Fourth Divisions:
Fifth Divisions and Lower:
First Division | Second Division | Third Division | |||
Pos | Money | Pos | Money | Pos | Money |
1. | 3.000.000 £ | 1. | 2.200.000 £ | 1. | 1.500.000 £ |
2. | 2.500.000 £ | 2. | 1.800.000 £ | 2. | 850.000 £ |
3. | 2.000.000 £ | 3. | 1.400.000 £ | 3. | 760.000 £ |
4. | 1.800.000 £ | 4. | 1.200.000 £ | 4. | 670.000 £ |
5. | 1.600.000 £ | 5. | 1.000.000 £ | 5. | 580.000 £ |
6. | 1.400.000 £ | 6. | 800.000 £ | 6. | 490.000 £ |
7. | 1.200.000 £ | 7. | 600.000 £ | 7. | 400.000 £ |
8. | 1.000.000 £ | 8. | 400.000 £ | 8. | 310.000 £ |
9. | 800.000 £ | 9. | 300.000 £ | 9. | 220.000 £ |
10. | 400.000 £ | 10. | 200.000 £ | 10. | 130.000 £ |
11. | 250.000 £ | 11. | 100.000 £ | 11. | 70.000 £ |
12. | 100.000 £ | 12. | 50.000 £ | 12. | 35.000 £ |
Fourth Division | Fifth Division | Sixth Division | |||
Pos | Money | Pos | Money | Pos | Money |
1. | 1.100.000 £ | 1. | 950.000 £ | 1. | TBA |
2. | 600.000 £ | 2. | 540.000 £ | 2. | TBA |
3. | 540.000 £ | 3. | 480.000 £ | 3. | TBA |
4. | 480.000 £ | 4. | 430.000 £ | 4. | TBA |
5. | 420.000 £ | 5. | 380.000 £ | 5. | TBA |
6. | 360.000 £ | 6. | 330.000 £ | 6. | TBA |
7. | 300.000 £ | 7. | 280.000 £ | 7. | TBA |
8. | 240.000 £ | 8. | 230.000 £ | 8. | TBA |
9. | 180.000 £ | 9. | 170.000 £ | 9. | TBA |
10. | 120.000 £ | 10. | 110.000 £ | 10. | TBA |
11. | 60.000 £ | 11. | 50.000 £ | 11. | TBA |
12. | 30.000 £ | 12. | 25.000 £ | 12. | TBA |
A knockout competition where even smaller clubs have a chance to earn glory.
Round Reached | Money | Min Rating |
Winner | 2.500.000 £ | 12 |
2. place | 1.500.000 £ | |
Semifinal | 1.000.000 £ | 9 |
Quarterfinal | 500.000 £ | 6 |
Last 16 | 200.000 £ | 4 |
Last 32 | 100.000 £ | 2 |
Last 64 | 50.000 £ | 1 |
Last 128 | 25.000 £ | 1 |
Money is distributed at the end of the season (usually in the last week of the pre-season)
There are two international club competitions:
If the national cup winner is already playing in the Champions or Challenge Cup, the cup runner-up takes their place in the Challenge Cup. If both the cup winner and runner-up are already in the international competitions (as league champion and runner-up), then the third-placed team from the league is selected instead.
All matches are played as single-leg knockout rounds on neutral ground.
Champions Cup | Challenge Cup | ||||
Round Reached | Money | Min Rating | Round Reached | Money | Min Rating |
Winner | 6.000.000 £ | 36 | Winner | 3.500.000 £ | 24 |
2. place | 4.000.000 £ | 2. place | 2.500.000 £ | ||
Semifinal | 2.000.000 £ | 27 | Semifinal | 1.400.000 £ | 18 |
Quarterfinal | 1.500.000 £ | 18 | Quarterfinal | 1.100.000 £ | 12 |
Last 16 | 900.000 £ | 12 | Last 16 | 800.000 £ | 8 |
Last 32 | 600.000 £ | 6 | Last 32 | 500.000 £ | 4 |
Last 64 | N/A | 3 | Last 64 | 200.000 £ | 2 |
Last 128 | N/A | 3 | Last 128 | N/A | 2 |
Each nation has four national teams, divided by age:
National team competitions begin with the World Cup qualification phase, which takes place during the season, and conclude with the World Cup itself, played in the preseason.
World Cup qualifiers are played over two legs — home and away — while all World Cup matches are held on neutral ground.
Youth teams compete in the same division tier as their senior squads. This means that if the senior team is promoted or relegated, the youth team follows accordingly. However, this is only a structural link — from a competition perspective, there is no practical difference between youth teams playing in lower or higher divisions. The league tier name may change, but the youth competition itself remains the same.
The primary benefit of the youth league is match experience. Each youth player can earn up to 100 experience points from participating in youth matches. In addition, youth games offer exposure — standout performances can earn players a bonus rating point due to increased visibility and recognition from fans, managers, and scouts.
RulesPos | Money | Rating GKs | Rating DFs | Rating MFs | Rating FWs |
1. | 350.000 £ | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
2. | 300.000 £ | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
3. | 250.000 £ | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
4. | 225.000 £ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
5. | 200.000 £ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
6. | 175.000 £ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
7. | 150.000 £ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
8. | 125.000 £ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
9. | 100.000 £ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
10. | 75.000 £ | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
11. | 50.000 £ | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
12. | 25.000 £ | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
The numbers shown in the “Ratings” columns represent how many players in each category are eligible to receive a potential bonus rating point. These points are awarded randomly, and no player can receive more than one. Only players who meet the following criteria are considered for the bonus:
This competition is played between the previous season's divisional youth league winners. It takes place during the first part of the season and follows a single-elimination format — each round is decided in a single match, played on neutral ground (no home advantage).
The winners of the Youth Cup qualify for the International Youth Cup later in the season.
Round Reached | Money |
Winner | 500.000 £ |
2. place | 350.000 £ |
Semifinal | 200.000 £ |
Quarterfinal | 150.000 £ |
Last 16 | 100.000 £ |
Last 32 | 50.000 £ |
Last 64 | 5.000 £ |
Last 128 | 2.500 £ |
This prestigious tournament takes place in the second half of the season and features the youth cup winners from every nation in the Dugout-Online world.
Just like the Youth Cup, the International Youth Cup follows a knockout format — each round is decided in a single match, played on neutral ground with no home advantage.
Round Reached | Money |
Winner | 1.000.000 £ |
2. place | 850.000 £ |
Semifinal | 650.000 £ |
Quarterfinal | 450.000 £ |
Last 16 | 250.000 £ |
Last 32 | 50.000 £ |
Last 64 | 25.000 £ |
Last 128 | 5.000 £ |
As an additional reward, both finalists receive bonus rating points for their players. The winning team is awarded 6 rating points, randomly distributed among its players, while the runner-up receives 3 rating points, also randomly distributed.