Changelog

17 Aug 2026

The Gauntlet is now free to play for everyone, for fun — 18+, no entry fees, no cash prizes, ever. Hosting is completely free too for any league you set up before 31 August. New for hosts - Add players who don't have a smartphone or the app — enter their pick for them each week from your dashboard. - Mark players as paid, remove someone before the league starts, or request a removal once it's underway. - Let players share your invite link too (off by default, your call). - A direct line to the platform owner if you ever need to reach us. New for players - Leave a league yourself if you change your mind — instant before it starts, a quick request once it's live. - A "who's still standing" reveal 30 minutes before kickoff once picks are locked. - A clear rules page for every league, tailored to whether you're playing or hosting. New leagues - Brazil (Série A), Netherlands (Eredivisie), and Portugal (Primeira Liga) join the existing lineup. Everywhere else - A cleaner home page, sharper buttons, and a proper look at what The Gauntlet costs and what's included. - Fixed a few mobile rough edges, including the owner console's navigation. - Install The Gauntlet on your phone's home screen — iOS and Android.

15 Aug 2026

This is a private test build of The Gauntlet, shared with a small group of invited testers — not a public launch. The web address will change before general release, so don't share this link outside the test group yet. Pick a team each gameweek, get it wrong and you're out. Last one standing wins. What's in this build: - Host your own league: invite players by code, link, or WhatsApp, set your rules (lives, missed-pick policy, pick-lock timing), and add a blurb about your league for players to see. - Set an entry fee and prize split when you create your league — players see exactly what's up for grabs. This platform never collects or holds entry fees or prizes; that's arranged directly between you and your players. - Pick screen shows upcoming fixtures, recent team form, and head-to-head history to help you make the call. - League table, standings, and full pick history for every player. - Message your whole league at once, or a specific player directly. - Track how many people you've invited and who's joined. - Your own stats, across every league you've ever played: games played, best streak, average rounds survived. Please send feedback from the Feedback page — that's exactly what this test round is for.