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FAQ Category: Auction

• When does the Auction end?

  The DFL Auction will conclude when all franchises have a full Active Roster. See Rule Book for latest roster numbers.

• How many players are auctioned?

  The DFL will auction players until all franchises have a full Active Roster. See Rule Book for the latest roster numbers.

• Does a team that nominates a player for Auction have to make an opening bid?

  No, the team that nominates the next player for auction does not need to make an opening bid. He is open for bidding at $1.00 by whichever team bids on him first.

• What is the order of player nomination at the Auction?

  The defending DFL Champion nominates the first player at the Auction and it will proceed according to the draft order in descending fashion.

• What is the minimum opening bid for a player in the DFL Auction?

  The minimum opening bid for a player in the Auction is $1.00 — which is also the league minimum salary.

• What is the minimum bid increment in the DFL Auction?

  Bids on players in the Auction must be incremented by a minimum of $0.10. There is no maximum increment, outside of what remains in a team’s budget.