Survival Island
Survival Island Rules
PFL's First and Only Stand-Alone Game
2026 MAXIMUM JACKPOT: $5,000
One Bad Week Won't Sink You
But two losses will send you packing.
Survival Island is a double-elimination contest played against the NFL point spread. The game runs until one player remains or the Super Bowl is reached.
Pick 1 Team
Each week, pick one NFL team against the spread.
Double Elimination
You are eliminated after 2 total losses.
Unlimited Usage
You may pick the same team as many times as you want.
Missed Pick
If you miss a week, it counts as a loss.
How It Works
  • Pick 1 NFL team against the spread each week.
  • If your pick covers, you survive.
  • If your pick loses, you take one loss.
  • You are eliminated after 2 total losses.
Deadlines
  • Sunday 1:00 PM ET: HARD CUTOFF: ALL GAMES Sunday 1:00 PM ET.
  • Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning games: lock at kickoff.
  • You may change your pick before cutoff.
  • The system will always use your last submitted pick.
Weekly Schedule
  • Piksheet released: Wednesday by 6:00 PM ET.
  • All picks must be submitted through the official piksheet.
Lines & Stats
  • All lines are based on VegasInsider .
  • All picks and stats are available at pfl.us and pfl.us/mobile.
How You Win
  • The contest continues until only one player remains.
  • If the Super Bowl is reached, the remaining prize situation is settled by the final results.
  • If multiple players reach the end with 2 losses, the prize is split evenly.
Split Rule
  • When the contest reaches 5 players or fewer, a 100% unanimous vote can end the contest early.
  • If even 1 player wants to continue, the contest continues.
Important Reminders
  • You must submit 1 pick every week.
  • Missed weeks count as an automatic loss.
  • No changes are allowed after cutoff.
  • All picks must be submitted through the official piksheet.
Final Word
This isn't just survival.
It's about timing, discipline, and knowing when to strike.
You don't need to be perfect - just alive longer than everyone else.
- The Commish