Slam Squad Game Rules
About the Game
Slam Squad is an online Fantasy Tennis game where users create virtual teams from players participating in the Australian Open 2026 tournament and earn points based on their results throughout the tournament.
The game runs from January 18 to February 1, 2026.
Building Your Team
- 1.In the first stage of the tournament, you build a team of 8 players: 4 women (registered WTA players) and 4 men (registered ATP players).
- 2.Your team composition must meet gender limits – you cannot select more than the allowed number of women or men.
- 3.Players are selected from the list available on slamsquad.app (the list is based on the official list of players qualified for Australian Open 2026).
- 4.Each player has an assigned point value based on their ranking position - the lower the ranking, the higher the potential points for their victory.
- 5.You cannot add a player whose match has already started to your team.
Tournament Phases and Team Size
| Tournament Phase | Number of Players | Composition |
|---|---|---|
| R128 – R16 | 8 | 4 women + 4 men |
| Quarterfinals | 4 | 2 women + 2 men |
| Semi-finals | 2 | 1 woman + 1 man |
| Finals | 2 | 1 woman + 1 man |
Player Progression Rules
If a player wins a match:
- • They automatically advance to the next round and remain in your team
- • You can replace them with another player, but it costs 1 Yellow Ball (YB)
If a player loses:
- • They are removed from your team
- • You must fill their spot with a new player
- • The replacement is free (0 YB)
Yellow Balls (YB)
Yellow Balls are a tactical currency renewed each round (unused ones expire).
Limits
- • R128–R16: 10 YB
- • Quarterfinals: 5 YB
- • Semi-finals and Finals: 3 YB
Action Costs
| Action | Cost |
|---|---|
| Normal selection (x1) | 0 YB |
| Double points (x2) | 1 YB |
| Triple points (x3) | 2 YB |
| Replace eliminated player | 0 YB |
| Change player before match starts | 0 YB |
| Replace winner who advanced to next round | 1 YB |
Roster Locking
- 1.Each player is locked individually when their match starts.
- 2.After a match starts: you cannot replace them, you cannot change their YB multiplier.
- 3.You cannot add players with matches in progress to your team.
Walkovers and Retirements
Walkover (WO)
When a player withdraws before the match:
- • Treated as a normal win/loss
- • Winner advances and earns points
- • Loser is eliminated with 0 points
Retirement (RET)
Player retires during the match:
- • 0 points
- • YB are forfeited
- • No replacement possible in this round
Mini-game: Duration Challenge
- 1.You can bet on the duration of the selected match of the round.
- 2.Cost: 1 YB
- 3.Maximum points awarded: 300 points
- 4.Penalty: –5 points for each minute of difference
Leagues and Rankings
- 1.Every user participates in the global ranking (ranking of all registered users).
- 2.Every user can create their own league: public (visible to all registered users) or private (accessible only with a set password).
- 3.You can join leagues via invitation link.