In leagues without divisions, playoff seeds are based on overall standings. League's that use divisions have the following options:

• Division winners awarded top playoff seeds - Division winners are awarded the top seeds. Overall standings determine the rest.
• All teams seeded according to overall standings - Regardless of division results, all playoff seeds are determined by overall standings.
• Division winners advance, but seeded by overall standings- Division winners are guaranteed a playoff spot, but playoff seeds are determined by overall standings.

The top 8 teams in the league standings at end of the regular season qualify for a 3-week postseason tournament to determine a league champion (there's no consolation bracket). Playoff week options are:

• Weeks 17, 18, and 19
• Weeks 18, 19, and 20
• Weeks 19, 20, and 21
• Weeks 20, 21, and 22
• Weeks 21, 22, and 23
• Weeks 22, 23, and 24
• Weeks 23, 24, and 25

The top 6 teams in the league standings at end of the regular season qualify for a 3-week postseason tournament to determine a league champion. The next 4 teams (or the next 6 for 12+ team leagues) in rank play consolation rounds for 7th-10th or 7-12th place. Options for playoff weeks are:

• Weeks 17, 18, and 19
• Weeks 18, 19, and 20
• Weeks 19, 20, and 21
• Weeks 20, 21, and 22
• Weeks 21, 22, and 23
• Weeks 22, 23, and 24
• Weeks 23, 24, and 25 (used in Public Free and Public Prize Leagues)

The top 4 teams in the league standings at end of the regular season qualify for a 2-week postseason tournament to determine a league champion. The next 4 teams (or the next 2 for 6 team leagues) by rank play consolation rounds to determine 5th-8th (or 5th and 6th) place. Playoff week options are:

• Weeks 17 and 18
• Weeks 18 and 19
• Weeks 19 and 20
• Weeks 20 and 21
• Weeks 21 and 22
• Weeks 22 and 23
• Weeks 23 and 24
• Weeks 24 and 25