Change your team name in ESPN Fantasy Football through the League Settings menu
You can change your ESPN Fantasy Football team name at any time during the season. The process takes less than a minute and works the same way whether you're on a computer or the ESPN Fantasy app on your phone. You'll go into your league settings, find the team information section, and type in your new name.
The name change is when ready — your league mates will see the new name as soon as you save it. You can change it back just as easily if you want to revert to your original name or try something different mid-season.
Key Takeaways
- Access your team name change through the League Settings menu, not your profile settings.
- The change takes effect when ready and is visible to all other teams in your league.
- You can change your team name as many times as you want during the season.
- The process is identical on the ESPN website and the ESPN Fantasy app.
- Some leagues have a commissioner who can restrict name changes, so check your league rules first.
How to change your team name on the ESPN website
Log in to ESPN.com and go to your fantasy football league. Click on the "League" tab at the top of the page, then select "League Settings" from the dropdown menu. Scroll down until you see the section labeled "Team Information" or "My Team."
Find the field that shows your current team name and click on it to edit. Delete the old name and type in your new one. Click the "Save" button at the bottom of the page. Your new team name will appear throughout the league when ready — in the standings, on your roster page, and in all league communications.
How to change your team name in the ESPN Fantasy app
Open the ESPN Fantasy app and navigate to your league. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner of the screen. Select "League Settings" from the menu options.
Scroll to find "Team Information" and tap on your team name field. The text will become editable. Clear the old name and enter your new one, then tap "Save" or "Done" depending on your device. The change syncs across all your devices and appears in the league within seconds.
What happens if your league commissioner has restricted name changes
Some league commissioners disable the ability for team owners to change their own names. If you try to access the team name field and it's grayed out or locked, this restriction is active in your league. You'll need to contact your league commissioner and ask them to change your team name for you.
The commissioner can change any team's name through their own League Settings menu, even if individual owners cannot. They have the option to re-enable self-service name changes if they choose, which would let you manage it yourself going forward.
Team name rules and what to avoid
ESPN Fantasy Football allows most team names, but the platform does filter out profanity and extremely offensive language. If you try to save a name that contains prohibited words, ESPN will reject it and ask you to choose something different. The system is automated, so you'll get an error message when ready rather than having your name removed later.
There are no character limits that would prevent you from using a long name, though very long names may display awkwardly on mobile devices or in the standings table. Most owners keep team names between 15 and 40 characters for readability.
Changing your team name before the draft
If you haven't drafted yet, you can change your team name as many times as you want before draft day. Some owners wait until they see their draft picks before finalizing a name — for example, naming the team after their star player or making a joke based on their roster. You can change it again after the season starts if you want something different.
If you're in a league where the draft hasn't happened, the team name field may show a placeholder like "Team 1" or "Owner Name's Team." Click on it the same way you would to change an existing name, and you can set your actual team name before anyone else drafts.
Syncing your team name across devices
If you use both the ESPN website and the ESPN Fantasy app, your team name change will sync automatically between them. Change it on your computer, and it will appear on your phone within a few seconds. Change it on the app, and it will show on the website when ready. You don't need to make the change twice or worry about different versions appearing in different places.
The same applies if you access ESPN Fantasy through a web browser on your phone versus the dedicated app — both pull from the same account and league data, so any change you make in one place updates everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my team name after the season ends?
Yes. You can change your team name at any point — during the season, after the season ends, or even in the off-season before the next draft. The name change feature remains active year-round in ESPN Fantasy Football.
Will changing my team name affect my draft picks or standings?
No. Your team name is purely cosmetic and has no effect on your roster, draft order, points, or standing in the league. Changing it does not reset anything or alter your record.
What if I forget my new team name?
You can see your current team name by going back to League Settings and looking at the Team Information section. It will display whatever name you most recently saved. You can change it again anytime.
Can I use special characters or emojis in my team name?
ESPN allows most special characters, though some may not display correctly depending on your device. Emojis typically do not work in team names on the ESPN platform. Stick to letters, numbers, and standard punctuation marks for the most reliable results.
Do other league members get notified when I change my team name?
There is no automatic notification sent to your league when you change your team name. Other owners will straightforward see the new name the next time they look at the standings or league page. Some commissioners manually announce name changes in the league chat if they want to draw attention to them.