Work out auction budget allocation instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
A minimum bid is reserved for each bench place first, then the spendable remainder is split between the top third of the starting lineup and the rest by the premium share. Forgetting the bench reserve is the classic auction mistake: spending the last dollar on a starter leaves you unable to legally fill the roster.
Spendable budget
spendable = budget - bench places x minimum bid
Premium allocation
per premium player = spendable x premium share / premium slots
spendable = budget - bench places x minimum bid. A minimum bid is reserved for each bench place first, then the spendable remainder is split between the top third of the starting lineup and the rest by the premium share.
Forgetting the bench reserve is the classic auction mistake: spending the last dollar on a starter leaves you unable to legally fill the roster.
Enter your auction budget, starting places to fill, bench places to fill, share of budget for premium players. The defaults shown are a realistic worked example — swap in your own figures to get a result you can use.