Haaland gets record £15.5m price in Fantasy Premier League, other major changes

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) has unveiled significant changes and new features for the upcoming 2026/27 season, headlined by a record-breaking price tag for Manchester City star Erling Haaland. The Norwegian forward has been valued at £15.5 million, the highest price ever assigned to a player in the game's history. This valuation underscores Haaland's immense impact and perceived value among FPL managers.

Beyond player pricing, the game introduces several dynamic updates designed to enhance engagement and strategic depth. Mini-league standings will now receive live updates during matches, allowing managers to track their progress in real-time. Similarly, global rankings and head-to-head contests, including FPL Cup ties, will be continuously updated. Projected bonus points will also be displayed and adjusted throughout games, offering managers more immediate insights into potential score changes.

A notable addition is the "Price Change Predictor," which will leverage official FPL data and transfer activity to forecast which players are likely to increase or decrease in price daily. The Premier League advises managers to use this predictor to gain a competitive edge. Furthermore, squad management pages will offer new viewing options, providing readily accessible information on fixture difficulty ratings, player ownership percentages, and upcoming opponents.

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For those who keep a close eye on their world ranking, your position in the global standings – and in all other leagues – will be continuously updated during matches.

The Bonus Points System has undergone adjustments to better reflect player contributions, aiming to reduce overlap with defensive points and improve the bonus-point prospects for goalkeepers, full-backs, and attacking players. To allow for more accurate post-match data integration, the Gameweek lockdown will occur later, at 09:00 UK time on the day following the final match of the Gameweek.

Despite these numerous enhancements, the chip system remains unchanged, with managers retaining two sets of Wildcard, Free Hit, Triple Captain, and Bench Boost chips per season. The first set must be used before the Gameweek 19 deadline, with no carry-over to the second half of the campaign. Additionally, managers can continue to roll over up to five free transfers.

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The data will always be a guide and doesn’t guarantee a price change.