In the world of sports, the final week of the season is often reserved for championship games.  But at Big League Sports, we believe everyone deserves a shot at glory, or at least a shot at a good time!  That’s why we’ve completely reimagined what week eight - our final week - looks like, ensuring every single player gets to play, regardless of whether they won their playoff games.

So, you battled hard all season, made it to the playoffs, but came up just a little short?  Don't hang up your cleats (or sneakers) just yet!  If you lose your playoff match, you’re not sent home.  Instead, you get to participate in a "play-in-place" game or a final seeding game.  This means you’ll still hit the field and compete against another full team that lost their playoff game.  It's a fantastic way to end the season with a competitive game, a chance to show what your team is really made of, and a final opportunity to secure some serious bragging rights.

While the play-in-place and final seeding games are a great way to close out the season, a new and increasingly popular tradition has emerged: the "scramble" or "mix-and-match" week.  This is where the magic truly happens.  Non-championship teams show up, drop their team loyalties for the night, and get mixed up with players from other teams who also didn't make it to the finals.  You'll find yourself playing alongside new people, forming temporary dream teams, and competing in a low-stakes, high-fun environment.

The scramble is more than just a game; it's a social event.  We’ve seen countless friendships blossom, new roommates found, and even a few love stories start on the scramble field.  It's a perfect encapsulation of what a social league is all about: community.  It’s become so popular that we even had teams try to forfeit their spot in the championship match just so they could join the scramble!

In a delightful twist, our Thursday night women's league loved the idea so much that players emailed in and requested to start their season with a scramble game.  This led to friendships forming across team lines from week one, proving that sometimes, you don't even need a loss to bring a win.

So, next time you're heading into the playoffs, remember that no matter the outcome, week eight is guaranteed to be a blast.  Whether you’re competing for a third-place finish or making new friends during a scramble game, the season ends with a win for everyone.  Who knows, a playoff loss might just be the best thing that ever happened to you it could lead you to your next travel buddy, best friend, or maybe even your future roommate!  Because at Big League Sports, the biggest win isn’t the championship trophy, it’s the community we build along the way.