Winter Games Fantasy: Pick Your Team and Win

The Olympic season is here, and fantasy sports fans can join the excitement even if real competitions are still in their early stages. Fantasy Olympics lets you draft teams or choose individual athletes, giving everyone a chance to bet on the event that happens only every four years. There are two main play styles: pick‑em leagues, where you simply select your favorite countries or competitors, and draft leagues that use a snake format. In the latter, top nations get early picks and then the field opens up for everyone else. Norway is a clear favorite, especially in Nordic events, and it often gets the first pick in drafts. The United States follows closely behind and is expected to shine in sports like mixed curling, where Team USA already has a strong start. Great Britain also stands out as a top contender in men’s curling, despite Canada considering the sport their own.Fantasy leagues let you set scoring rules: gold earns five points, silver three, and bronze one. If you choose athletes, aim for those who compete in multiple events—relays, mixed competitions, and so on—to boost your total points. With 93 countries in the lineup, picking a lesser‑known nation can surprise everyone and yield unexpected medals. Drafting a popular country like South Korea or China is safer, but scouting underdogs can pay off if they outperform expectations. The fun part? You can start drafting right after the opening ceremonies and keep updating your picks as events unfold. Get in early to lock the best choices before the competitions kick off.