Fantasy Football Trophy Ideas: How to Reward Your League Champion

Every fantasy league needs something to play for. Bragging rights last a week, but a trophy sits on a shelf all year and reminds the rest of the league who to beat. If your league is deciding what to hand the champion, here are the fantasy football trophy ideas that work, and how to choose between them.

1. A championship belt that moves each season

A belt is the most popular fantasy football trophy for a reason. It is heavy, easy to spot in a photo, and it passes from one champion to the next, so the league gets a new story every year. Our belts are handmade for fantasy leagues with your league name, the year and your logo on the center plate.

2. A traveling cup

A classic cup that moves to the champion each season works well for leagues that want something familiar. Add a small plate each year with the winner and the season.

3. An engraved plaque or nameplate

A wall plaque suits a league that keeps a single permanent trophy. It takes up little space and the names stack up over time.

4. A trophy for second place

The runner up often feels left out. A smaller award, such as a medal or a mini trophy, keeps the final week competitive.

5. A last place award

Plenty of leagues give the loser something silly to keep for the season. Keep it fun, not cruel, and make sure the person who gets it is in on the joke.

6. Medals for the top three

Medals are cheap, easy to hand out at a draft party, and good for bigger leagues.

7. A framed league history

A framed list of past champions makes any trophy feel official.

How to choose the right fantasy football trophy

Think about how many seasons the league has run, how much you want to spend, and whether the winner keeps the trophy or passes it on. A trophy that gets passed on needs room for names. A trophy the winner keeps needs to look good on a desk.

What to put on it

The league name, the season, the champion’s name and your logo are the usual four. Keep the wording short so it reads from across a room.

Cost and timing

Our fantasy football belts start from $160. We send a free mockup within 24 to 48 hours so you can approve the design before anything is built. Shipping is free and tracked to the US, Canada and UK, and we send final photos before the belt ships. Order about four weeks ahead of championship week so there is no rush.

Looking for a place to start? See the Fantasy Football Championship Belt, or the Custom Fantasy Football Championship Belt if you want your own design. You can also send your league details through our design form. For more on making the belt a yearly tradition, read how to start a fantasy football championship belt tradition.

FAQ

How long does it take to get a mockup?

We send a free mockup within 24 to 48 hours.

When should we order?

About four weeks before your championship week.

Does shipping cost extra?

Shipping is free and tracked to the US, Canada and UK.