SoRare

Test your Fantasy Football skills in the free-to-play Sorare Academy tournament


Sponsored by Sorare


Back in September, we launched the free-to-play Sorare Academy @ Fantasy Football Scout for the new season. We’re thrilled that by now over 3,000 of you are joining us each week to have some fun and have a free shot at winning some great prizes, many of which are oworh hundreds of euros on the Sorare marketplace.

It takes just five minutes to create your club and pick a squad, so today we’ll go back to basics for those who haven’t started yet on what Sorare is and how you can play for free with the Academy.

What is Sorare and the Sorare Academy? 

The Academy is a free-to-play Fantasy tournament played with Sorare’s Officially Licenced digital trading cards. 

Sorare is about building your squad of players and competing against other managers. Imagine managing a Fantasy Football team where you own the player cards for real and scour the transfer market trading directly with other managers!

Many of the world’s biggest clubs like Liverpool, AC Milan and Juventus officially licence Sorare player cards – you can’t find the genuine articles anywhere else! And more and more clubs are joining Sorare every single month.

And that’s not the end of the big endorsements for Sorare: Antoine Griezmann is a well-known Sorare enthusiast, and you can find him in the game with the manager name “Grizou”. Rio Ferdinand is also an investor in the platform. 

As you play, you’ll be scouting out the best performers to give yourself an edge in the weekly tournaments. You can pick up cards at auction or trade directly with other managers in the community. 

And, if you succeed, you can win more cards to strengthen your squad and increase the value of your team season after season.

We made the Sorare Academy to make it easier to get started and have fun in the game than ever before. It is completely free to play and if you place well in our weekly tournaments, you’ll be able to win Sorare cards and start building your squad! 

More Accessible Tier of Cards

In mid-August, Sorare launched their brand-new scarcity level “LIMITED” which makes playing Sorare and owning your favourite players cheaper and more accessible than ever before. 

With “LIMITED” cards, only 1,000 cards of each player exist in the world. With so few in existence they are very collectible. And unlike many Fantasy games, when you own one of a limited number of cards, you know that everyone in your league cannot own the exact same players.

But the introduction of a new tier of LIMITED cards gives more people than ever the chance to play. Sorare has enjoyed massive growth over the last year and this new tier is expected to open up the game to millions of football fans around the world.

You can try Sorare for free through the Academy. If you like it, you can head over to Sorare, check out the cards for yourself and, if you wish, enter the new “Division 5” tournament of the main Sorare game using the new LIMITED cards. 

BRING ON THE SORARE ACADEMY!


To make trying out Sorare as easy as possible we have created a unique free-to-play league experience.

You can select a team right now and enter it into the next tournament. You’ll have some fun and get a feel for the way the game works. And if you place near the top, you could win your first real cards and begin building your collection!

  • Go here and get straight into building your team. There are some pointers to help you choose on that page.
  • We’ll then guide you to the main Sorare website where you can create an account, personalise your club, and get your first free player cards for your collection too.
  • That’s it! Your team will be entered in the next Sorare Academy Ignition tournament and you can keep track of how your team are doing by logging in.

And, by joining through the Academy, you’ll qualify for a free Limited card if and when you pick up your fifth Limited card at auction. The auction is where you buy directly from the game, rather than from other managers.

Sorare rewards us for sending you their way at no cost to you, which is how we can afford to run the Academy.

For now, you might want to just enjoy Ignition and have some fun. If and whenever you are ready, you can move on to our next guides to get a deeper understanding of the game.

We hope you enjoy competing in Ignition and getting started on your Sorare journey!



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Adam @ Football Trader Adam has been scouting for and trading in football games for far too long and for far too many hours. He has a particular interest in the big 5 European Leagues as well as lesser known ones like the Eredivisie, Primeira Liga and even the MLS. Before he managed to somehow make a living by writing about football, he spent ~10 years as a Ministerial adviser and project/risk manager for the UK Government including the Foreign Office and MOD. When not buried in xG spreadsheets he plays too many computer games, lifts heavy things in the gym and attempts to cultivate a handsome beard.

345 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Burnley Vs Watford Postponed
    Bruin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Burnley v Watford off

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No way!

      1. Bruin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Covid in Watford camp seemingly, Sky Sports

        1. MagicMessi
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Degea to bachman went well

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      That Transfer of King went well then NOT

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah, just heard on Talksport.

    4. Rassi
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Oh wow. On a very short notice too.

    5. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Must suggest Watford vs Palace also in doubt this weekend

    6. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Fak this

    7. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Difficult to play this game atm.

      1. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Really is a total lottery atm.

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Fully luck

    8. CroatianHammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Just saw the tweet... that's me down to 10 players. But guaranteed others have it worse.

    9. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Obviously hope everyone recovers etc etc etc but did this seriously only just come to light now?

      Feel for the fans who are already on their way up and got absolutely zero warning

    10. bombonera
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      That's a joke of a decision to do it so close to KO

    11. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Oh what the heck this virus is 🙁

    12. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      ...

    13. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      piss take, play the kids. 2 month summer break only at the end of the season, can't just keep postponing postponing postponing

    14. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      This is really getting out of hand...

      1. Tambling5
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Three matches off at short notice not uncommon in British winter, so it's hardly out of hand yet...but likely to affect a lot more matches I guess!

    15. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Disaster (King owner, just brought in Dennis for Vardy).

      1. adams_6
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I'm exactly the same Just glad I replaced Foster with Guita instead of Bachman which I nearly did. Guita probably out injured now I should think haha

    16. lugs
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      only have Dennis, and i wasn't fancying Watford's chances away against a dogged Burnley anyway, Broja or Reggie off the bench for me, so it could be worse i suppose 🙂

    17. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Even on Free Hit, I'm now two deep on my bench. Unreal.

    18. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Well great. The hit to get Bachman in as a back up really stings

    19. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Need ESR to recover now or that's down to 10.
      Seriously though, wtf are Watford doing leaving it that late? They must have known.

  2. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    What would you do with this team? 2 FTs this week and a bit lost for ideas.

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso Semedo
    Salah Jota Bowen Gallagher Baah
    Ronaldo Antonio Watkins

    A) Alonso > 4.5m def roll FT again
    B) Alonso + Gallagher > 4.5m def + City mid (Bernardo, Gundo, Grealish)

    I don't really know what else there is. I can't afford Foden... It's a choice between Bernardo, Gundo and Grealish. Getting rid of Gallagher though. Is that even worth?

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Wait and be patient (the fourth chip!)

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Will defo wait before I make any move. But I feel stuck for ideas. I usually have plenty but dunno, nothing seems good to me.

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I guess wait and see how Alonso does. If he underperforms again he should be first to go. Consider Coufal or Cash.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Cash not a bad shout, yeah. But I'm worried about YCs so will probs go Targett or Konsa maybe.

    3. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Who is Baah? I would look to get a City mid in

    4. Cowboy John
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Jota > Foden?

      Btw...your comments this week convinced me to get Watkins. Big thanks!

    5. Sulley
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I personally am still not sold on Utd and I just think Ronaldo isn't worth the huge outlay. I have gone for more in midfield, the other two strikers you have and King/Dennis. I think a couple of City mids on their form and KDB back will be more profitable but then again Ronaldo is obviously someone who could explode but that's the only trade off. If you want Ronaldo I think you have a very strong team

  3. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Well that just compounds my stupid decision to go Dennis over Watkins.

    1. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yup, I went King over Watkins, ugh

    2. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      You’re a bloody horse. You meant to be stupid.

  4. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I really should have loaded up on Tuesday players.

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Does not matter as too many hits and then got struck the week after 🙂

  5. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Oh, and I dont care what sorare is.

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      It's something very rare.

      1. mojoindojo
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        So it's a play on So+Rare. And I thought it was some French word....

  6. COLLIN QUANER
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    My 2 free transfers this weekend should come in handy

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Mine too. Might get 5 starters.

      I'm a fivestarter, a twisted fivestarter

      1. Riders of Yohan
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Cracking reference

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Still need luck as games could be postponed near to KO, but yeah 2FT is useful

  7. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ronaldo, King, Dennis, Cornet, Sterling, McArthur, Cancelo all in my squad 🙂

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      You’re worse than me.

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Ugh, sorry mate

  8. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    One day I’ll list my transfers just so everyone can have a laugh.

  9. adams_6
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Nicely timed tweets by FFS about some rubbish everyone will DEFINITELY ignore now

  10. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Let's feel sorry for the travelling watford fans.

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Absolute joke for fans.

  11. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    King owners robbes

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      The only way he doesn’t get outscored by Dennis

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Jinx

      2. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Lulz

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Only time he matches dennis.

  12. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    You think Livramento plays tonight?

    First on my bench for King.

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No. Luckily I have Brownhill coming in 😉

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      He's my only sub with Gilmour

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Well my Gilmour haul is 2nd on the bench.

  13. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    How can we play the fixtures when there are none?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Treat every week like a blank GW without prior notice.

  14. Walter White (WW)
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    90% skill 10% luck indeed! Mstchwww

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Whoever said that is an idiot...its about 60 pct. skill this game.

      1. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        40% skill imo

  15. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Pukki 0XGi looking like a haul with Denis and King blanks

  16. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    This gameweek jeez..

  17. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Utd game still on?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      It already got called off a couple of days ago.

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Mean the nxt one?

  18. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hwang haul would be sexual

  19. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I reckon well be back to behind closed doors soon.

  20. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Iam afraid that liverpool game is postponed now why they make it so late : D

  21. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    FPL need to give us COVID specific free transfers. (They won’t)

    Use them within the GW. And your team reverts to normal after. Sort of how the free hit works..

    Thoughts?

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nah

    2. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Will be too big a technical change

  22. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    OMG, but is West Ham playing tonight?

  23. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Toys out of the pram if any other games are off.

  24. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    How can it be decided this late tho

  25. Walter White (WW)
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Salah benched tomorrow will be the icing on the cake for this gameweek

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      If he is I hope he stays there. Jota(VC) looks nice.

    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Guaranteed

    3. DB_00
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I don’t mind that with Foden vc tbh

    4. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Noooooo!!!

    5. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I hope .. watkins vc

  26. Stormbringer22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    It just stands to show how much luck is involved in this game... Yesterday I was pondering a hit for either

    1. Foden + Watkins in
    2. Dennis/King + Bernardo

    Thankfully, chose F + W, but it could have easily been a 1-pointer and a no-show instead!

  27. Alan The Llama
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Think of all the double and possibly triple game weeks.

  28. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    How is the Leicester game still on? They have over half a dozen cases!

    1. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Think it will be off.

    2. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Hahaha. Come on! 😆

  29. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Oh and no potential Brownhill pointer too..

    1. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      GW RUINED!

  30. DB_00
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Becoming a lottery at this point. Need to make sure I don’t have too many players in one fixture but that’s so difficult to do