The DLFA shall hold an open market player selection draft in March of each year.

In addition, the DLFA shall hold a supplemental player draft each year on a date which shall be subject to future announcement.  Said supplemental draft shall accomodate the selection, by DLFA teams, of various veteran players who otherwise were not included in the DLFA's primary, March draft selection process.

Players in the DLFA must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or have a G.E.D. equivalent. By league mandate, no DLFA franchise may stage any organized team practice sessions prior to 3 p.m., Monday thru Thursday, during the September thru December period. All DLFA team operating licensees shall be required to maintain an Executive level, Academic Advisory officer charged with coordination of University Degree studies. 

Prospective and qualified players who are interested in playing in the DLFA should contact the DLFA on a confidential basis and send their resume detailing a history of their actual, on field, playing experience to: players@dreamleaguefootball.com

All player information received shall be placed in a general player information pool and made available to each DLFA team for primary;  supplemental draft and/or free agent consideration.