Oulala was one of Europe’s most innovative daily fantasy football platforms, combining traditional fantasy team building with live in-play management and tactical substitutions.
Note: Oulala is no longer operating, but this guide has been preserved as part of Fantasy Sports Portal’s historical archive documenting the evolution of daily fantasy football.
Platform Overview
Oulala distinguished itself by allowing managers to actively manage their teams during live matches rather than simply submitting a line-up before kick-off.
The platform featured:
- Daily fantasy football contests.
- Head-to-head competitions.
- Public and private leagues.
- Custom tournaments.
- Live substitutions.
- Advanced statistical scoring.
Competition Lobby
Managers could browse contests using a range of filters including:
- League.
- Contest type.
- Entry fee.
- Prize pool.
- Start time.
Users also had the ability to create their own public or private contests, selecting the fixtures, entry fee, prize distribution and maximum number of participants.
Contest pages displayed fixture lists, prize structures, participant information and tournament details before entry.
Team Selection
Managers built squads using a €100 million salary cap.
Unlike many competing platforms, Oulala allowed users to select a squad of up to 17 players, consisting of:
- 11 starting players.
- Up to 6 substitutes.
Seven formations were available, and players could be filtered by league, club, position and price.
Detailed player statistics and recent performance data were also available to assist with decision-making.
Live Team Management
One of Oulala’s most distinctive features was its live management system.
During contests, managers could:
- Make up to three substitutions.
- Change formation during matches.
- React to injuries and tactical developments.
- Monitor player timelines in real time.
This created an experience much closer to managing a real football team than most fantasy football platforms of the era.
Scoring System
Oulala used one of the most detailed scoring systems available at the time.
Fantasy points were awarded for a wide range of statistical actions recorded throughout each match, rewarding complete player performances rather than simply goals and assists.
The live scoring centre allowed managers to monitor every fixture simultaneously while tracking individual player contributions as matches progressed.
Oulala’s Legacy
Although Oulala is no longer active, it remains one of the most influential daily fantasy football platforms developed in Europe.
Its combination of live tactical management, flexible squad building and sophisticated statistical scoring introduced concepts that were ahead of their time and helped shape the evolution of fantasy sports products that followed.
