42 players will be rostered for the first season of the Ohio Bocce League. Of those 42 players, some will be stars, some will be role players, and all will be a part of bocce history. Who’s to say this won’t be the beginning of something great for you?

Be a star.e a star.

Chase greatness.

Player FAQs

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  • In 2025, franchises will not be required to directly pay players outside of a requirement to distribute at least 55% of prize money at the end of the season. Franchises will also have other revenue sources, such as sponsorships, that they are welcome to distribute as they would like to. As bankrolls increase over time, minimum salaries will eventually be instituted and OBL players, especially those that are high-performing, will see their negotiating power increase.

  • To an extent… Franchises are allowed to sign a deal with up to one player before the draft. That player is considered the “Franchise Foundation” and essentially acts as that team’s first round draft pick.

    Beyond that, if you are drafted, the franchise that drafts you controls your rights for the first two seasons. If you don’t want to play for that franchise, you can always elect not to play at all. However, if you do so, teams will take note and perhaps not be willing to risk wasting a draft pick on you the next season. If you elect to exercise this right post-draft, the franchise that drafted you also has the option to trade you if they decide to go that route.

  • Drafted and undrafted REGISTERED players will be eligible to be added and dropped from the Free Agent Pool post-draft until the trade deadline. This means that some players may go undrafted and be picked up by teams later in the season. Conversly, some players may be drafted by a team but dropped to the free agent pool at any point after the draft. ONLY players who have registered for the draft before the registration deadline will be eligible free agents. A player who does not register by 8/13 is not eligible to play for any team.

  • To be eligible for inclusion on the playoff roster, a player must be physically present at Lorenzino’s for at least 50% of their team’s regular season matches, with a minimum attendance of two matches required, regardless of time spent on the team roster.

  • Franchise Foundation Player Signing Deadline - 8/8
    Player Draft Eligibility Deadline - 8/13 at noon ET
    Draft - Wed 8/20
    Media Days - 9/8-9/19

    Regular Season - 9/29-12/1
    10 week regular season includes 3 bye weeks per team.
    2 broadcast slots per week - Monday 6pm & 8pm

    Playoffs
    THU 12/4 Rd 1 Best of 3
    FRI 12/5 Rd 1 Best of 3
    SAT 12/6 Rd 2 Best of 3 (x2)
    SAT 12/6 Rd 3 Best of 5