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Winter Games Fantasy: Pick Your Team and Win

Beijing, ChinaFriday, February 6, 2026
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The Olympic season is here, and fantasy sports fans can join the excitement even if real competitions are still in their early stages. Fantasy Olympics lets you draft teams or choose individual athletes, giving everyone a chance to bet on the event that happens only every four years.

Two Play Styles

  • Pick‑em leagues – simply select your favorite countries or competitors.
  • Draft leagues – use a snake format where top nations get early picks, then the field opens up for everyone else.

Draft Picks

Country Strength
Norway Clear favorite in Nordic events; often gets the first pick.
United States Close behind, strong in mixed curling and other sports.
Great Britain Top contender in men’s curling, despite Canada considering the sport their own.

Scoring Rules

  • Gold: 5 points
  • Silver: 3 points
  • Bronze: 1 point

If you choose athletes, aim for those who compete in multiple events—relays, mixed competitions, and so on—to boost your total points.

Strategy

  • Under‑dogs: With 93 countries in the lineup, picking a lesser‑known nation can surprise everyone and yield unexpected medals.
  • Popular choices: Drafting a popular country like South Korea or China is safer, but scouting underdogs can pay off if they outperform expectations.

Get Started

The fun part? You can start drafting right after the opening ceremonies and keep updating your picks as events unfold. Get in early to lock the best choices before the competitions kick off.

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