We have made some changes for OOTP26.
Instead of 6 divisions in previous years we went with a NHL style 4 divisions 2 conferences. This Version will play 162 games over the season.
Trade Deadline - July 31st 2025
Rookie Draft - June 5th (With the Rookie draft we have changed it up so that you can trade draft picks)
The Draft is 10 rounds 25 players per round generated. The Amateur Draft Pool Reveal is March 7th with Combine Date is 8 weeks after pool reveal which is May 2nd
The roster will consist of 26 active players and 24 reserve players. We will be able to have international complex players of 50 with spring training of 60
Draft Order Will be determined by standings there is no draft lottery.
Each team will have a 750k salary cap.
Player Dev Budget of 100,000
Scouting Budget of 80,000
Playoffs Consist of 3 teams from each Division plus 2 wild card spots. which means 16 teams out of 28 make playoffs
With the Regular Schedule loaded Spring Training will begin on March 9th when opening day is April 6th with Season ends on October 4th with Playoffs beginning on the 6th of October