2026/27 competition guides
Choose a major football competition and set up a prediction league for friends, colleagues, clubs or pubs with ScoreSocial.
These English-language pages use official competition calendars for timing. 8 competitions have an open ScoreSocial league; you can also create a private league for your own group. Every current preview links to Jim's source-controlled prediction results record.
Quick answer
Choose the competition your group already follows, then match the organiser workload to its calendar. The Premier League, LaLiga and Serie A offer familiar 38-round seasons; the Championship has the busiest schedule at 46 rounds; Bundesliga and Ligue 1 run for 34 matchdays; and the Scottish Premiership adds a post-split phase. Every competition below can be used for a private league, while the listed open leagues let an individual join immediately.
Premier League, Bundesliga or Ligue 1 suit groups that want a familiar weekend-led cadence.
The EFL Championship provides 46 rounds and more midweek deadlines than the other competitions here.
The league people will discuss and remember to enter usually matters more than the number of clubs.
| Competition | Country | Season format | Access | Current guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScoreSocial Global League | Worldwide | 20 selected fixtures · mixed competitions | Open league or private group | Gameweek 6 |
| Premier League | England | 20 clubs · 38 match rounds | Open league or private group | Gameweek 5 |
| EFL Championship | England | 24 clubs · 46 match rounds | Open league or private group | Gameweek 8 |
| Scottish Premiership | Scotland | 12 clubs · 38 match rounds | Open league or private group | Gameweek 6 |
| Bundesliga | Germany | 18 clubs · 34 matchdays | Open league or private group | Matchday 4 |
| LaLiga | Spain | 20 clubs · 38 matchdays | Open league or private group | Matchday 7 |
| Serie A | Italy | 20 clubs · 38 matchdays | Open league or private group | Matchday 5 |
| Ligue 1 | France | 18 clubs · 34 matchdays | Open league or private group | Matchday 5 |
Worldwide · Gameweek 6: completed
20 selected fixtures · mixed competitions
Join ScoreSocial’s Global League for one 20-match football prediction card drawn from verified domestic, international and MLS fixtures.
View the ScoreSocial Global League guideGameweek 6: results reviewEngland · Gameweek 5: completed
20 clubs · 38 match rounds
Run a private Premier League prediction league for friends, colleagues, clubs or pubs, with weekly picks, scoring and one live table.
View the Premier League guideGameweek 5: results reviewEngland · Gameweek 8: completed
24 clubs · 46 match rounds
Organise a private Championship prediction league with clear deadlines for a busy 46-round season, automatic scoring and one group table.
View the EFL Championship guideGameweek 8: results reviewScotland · Gameweek 6: completed
12 clubs · 38 match rounds
Create a Scottish Premiership prediction league, plan for the split and fixture changes, and keep your group’s scoring and table together.
View the Scottish Premiership guideGameweek 6: results reviewGermany · Matchday 4: completed
18 clubs · 34 matchdays
Run an English-language Bundesliga prediction league with clear matchday deadlines, consistent scoring and standings for your group.
View the Bundesliga guideMatchday 4: results reviewSpain · Matchday 7: completed
20 clubs · 38 matchdays
Create an English-language LaLiga prediction league with clear gameweek deadlines, automatic scoring and one season table.
View the LaLiga guideMatchday 7: results reviewItaly · Matchday 5: completed
20 clubs · 38 matchdays
Run an English-language Serie A prediction league, plan for midweek rounds and schedule changes, and keep one automatic table.
View the Serie A guideMatchday 5: results reviewFrance · Matchday 5: completed
18 clubs · 34 matchdays
Organise an English-language Ligue 1 prediction league with matchday deadlines, a winter-break plan and automatic group standings.
View the Ligue 1 guideMatchday 5: results reviewJoin one of the live open competition leagues immediately, or create a separate private league and invite only the people you want.
Broadcast selections, cups and other commitments move matches. Confirm the official schedule before publishing each gameweek.
Set scoring, deadline and postponement rules before kickoff, then apply them consistently.
Build your league rulesStart a private league for your group, or use the invite your organiser sent you.