Final One Standing – The 2025/26 football fans favourite free to play game now on William Hill

The well-known Final One Standing game needs no introduction for many football fanatics.

Widely played across the nation among friends, family and club social groups the popular free game commonly known as Last One Standing now comes to William Hill as Final One Standing with jackpots to be won every week through the 2025/26 EPL season. A fun and easy test of your game prediction skills, it’s now simple to play in the big public jackpot game, start your own private leagues and accept invites to others. You simply pick a team each week and we do the rest.

Whether you’re a seasoned football follower or just love a of competitive fun, this knockout-style game gives you the chance to outlast the crowd – and win big.

At William Hill, we are offering players the chance to take home cash prizes and bragging rights, making Final One Standing perfect for Premier League fans who back themselves to make the right call every week.

Here’s everything you need to know about how it works and how to get involved.

William Hill Final One Standing Rules

At its core, Final One Standing is a thrilling game of survival that blends football knowledge, strategy, and nerves of steel.

The challenge is simple: pick one Premier League team to win each game week. If your team wins, you advance to the next round. However, if they lose or draw, you’re eliminated, no second chances. Play again each week throughout the season to keep testing your predictions and take a chance to win the jackpot.

Sounds easy? Think again. Once you’ve chosen a team, you can’t pick them again in future rounds, which means your pool of options shrinks each week. The deeper you go, the tougher the decisions become. What starts as a straightforward choice soon turns into a high-stakes balancing act, as form, fixtures, and intuition all come into play.

The further you progress, the more pressure builds, making each weekly pick not just important, but potentially decisive. It’s a game that rewards consistency, insight, and a bit of bravery, especially as the favourites start to vanish from your list.

How Final One Standing works:

• Pick a Premier League team to win a particular game within a game week.
• If your team wins, you advance to the next round.
• Lose or draw – and you’re eliminated.
• You can’t pick the same team twice in a single game.
• The aim? Be the Final One Standing and take home the jackpot.

If you are eliminated from a competition early, don’t worry – William Hill will launch new jackpots every week for customers not in a round, so the action never stops.

Game Types: Find Your Style

Final One Standing isn’t just a single competition – it’s a multi-format experience built for community, competition, and flexibility. Here’s a breakdown of the game types:

Public Games

This is the main version of the game, all players are welcome. Join in during headline tournaments and take your shot at the biggest jackpots. Entry is free and the games are easy to access via the William Hill app or website.

Final One Standing – Private Games

Fancy a competition with just your friends? With Private Games, you can set up your own version of Final One Standing. Challenge friends, set your own rules, and track each other’s progress – it’s perfect for office leagues, family rivalries or fantasy football fanatics.

Leaderboards

Throughout the season, leaderboards track your performance. Whether you’re smashing it or narrowly scraping through, you’ll see how you stack up against other players round by round.

What is Final One Standing?

Final One Standing is the Football’s ultimate elimination game where players pick one Premier League team to win each week. Football’s ultimate elimination game

Ultimate bragging rights.

If your chosen team wins, you stay in, but if they lose or draw, you’re out. The twist? You can’t pick the same team twice, so each round gets trickier as the competition progresses. With public games offering big cash jackpots, private games for friends and office leagues, and exciting new formats on the way, Final One Standing is the ultimate test of football knowledge, strategy, and nerve.

Tips for Final One Standing

If you want to go far in the Final One Standing competition, it’s all about playing smart and thinking ahead. One of the most important strategies is to plan your picks several rounds in advance. While it might be tempting to use the strongest teams early on, holding back sides like Manchester City or Liverpool can give you a huge edge in later rounds when the safer options become fewer. Think of your picks as a resource. The deeper you go, the more valuable they become.

Always check the fixture list in detail. Avoid local derbies, midweek European hangovers, or games against relegation battlers fighting for survival as they’re often less predictable. Instead, look for solid home teams playing weaker opposition who may be low on confidence or form. Speaking of which, form matters. A team sitting high in the table might be on a bad run or missing key players. Stay up to date with injuries, suspensions, and rotation risks, especially during busy schedules.

It also pays to keep track of which teams you’ve already used. Having a spreadsheet or notes can help you avoid duplicate picks and plan better. Finally, play the long game. You don’t need to be flashy or chase big wins – your only goal is to stay in. Each round is about survival, not style. Patience and consistency often beat risky early punts.

Also, you’re always welcome to check William Hill News for weekly Final One Standing tips and predictions, as well as Premier League betting and football betting tips.

Using Final One Standing for your bets

Another feature is the integrated betting portal that appears once you’ve made your weekly pick. After locking in your team, you’ll have the option to place a bet on your selection directly through the platform. This feature displays the current odds and your potential returns, offering a seamless way to back your own judgement. It adds an extra layer of excitement and investment to the game. Not only are you trying to survive the round, but you also have the chance to profit if your team gets the job done on the pitch.

Final One Standing – Questions and Answers

William Hill’s new Final One Standing game is the ultimate test of survival that blends football knowledge, strategy and nerves of steel.

The challenge is simple – Pick one Premier League team to win each game week. If your team wins, you advance to the next round. But if they lose or draw, you’re eliminated, no second chances.

Here are some of the commonly asked questions about the game answered.

How do game weeks work?

Game weeks will match up with the official Premier League game weeks. They will typically start at 12:30 or 15:00 on a Saturday, depending on when the first fixture of the game week is.
This means that you will be able to select teams in games that will likely stretch from Saturday through to Monday.
It’s important to plan your pick with the full fixture list in mind for the best options.
Strategic timing can give you an edge, especially if you wait to see early results or lineups.

Can I play Final One Standing for free?

Yes, Final One Standing is a free game. Make sure to try and take advantage!
There’s nothing to lose, and a huge amount to potentially win – perfect for all football fans.
It’s a fun and risk-free way to test your football instincts each week.
Whether you’re a casual fan or a stats guru, there’s something in it for everyone.

How do rounds work & how many rounds can I be in at any one time?

You will only be able to enter one Public League of Final One Standing at a single time unless a new Public League opens.
In these instances, the league would be open to all users regardless of whether you are already in another active league.
You can enter an unlimited number of private Final One Standing leagues.
This gives you the flexibility to compete casually with friends or chase big public jackpots.
Private leagues are perfect for office pools, friend groups, or testing out new strategies.

What happens if I miss my weekly pick?

Unfortunately, you will be eliminated from that game.
You will be able to re-enter a new game starting for the following week’s set of fixtures, but make sure to get those picks in before you run out of time!
It’s worth setting a weekly reminder to avoid a careless exit.
Missing a round is frustrating, especially when you’ve built up a winning streak.

If I’m not in a round, can I enter at any time?

Yes. If you are knocked out of a round or forget to make your pick, fear not, you are able to enter the next available round and go for the new jackpot.
You’re never out of the action for long, with new chances to play popping up regularly.
Every round is a clean slate – a fresh opportunity to climb to the top.
With jackpots always on the horizon, there’s no shortage of reasons to jump back in.

Please note: all prizes are subject to change at any time.

Registered UK/IE players. Runs EPL season. Entry + first pick by 12:30pm 16.08. £500k for League 1 only. Pick new team before each Round; each team can be picked once/League. Prizes in public leagues only (vary). Winner takes all if 1 left; prize split if all lose same Round. Paid within 48h. Online. T&Cs apply.