Free Agency Opening Date
The league would like to thank all owners who participated in the recent poll regarding the start of free agency. Your feedback and engagement continue to play an important role in shaping the direction of the league.
After reviewing the results and considering the responses received, the league office has determined that, in order to ensure full owner readiness and provide adequate league support during the transition to the new free agency system, it is in everyone's best interest to allow for additional preparation time before opening the market.
As a result, the league is officially announcing that the 1998 Free Agency Period will open on Thursday, July 9th, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.
For owners in other time zones, the opening time will be:
- 3:00 PM Pacific Time (PT)
- 4:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)
- 5:00 PM Central Time (CT)
- 6:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
Free agency will be conducted entirely through the new Clubhouse Portal free agency system. Additional information regarding bidding procedures, timelines, and rules for the process will be released prior to opening day.
The league office appreciates everyone's patience as we introduce this new system and looks forward to an exciting free agency period.