What Is Neutral Zone Football PBeM?

Neutral Zone Football is a Play by eMail (PBeM) American Football simulation where you take charge as a headcoach and general manager of a team. You compete in a league of 30 teams all competing for the championship. Coaches use the free Front Office Software to make all their roster moves, aquire free agents, draft players, gameplan for the next opponent, train players, view statistics, game reports and much more. For more information on the software please read the online help.

Neutral Zone operates on a weekly turn basis. Once you have done all your orders for a turn using the Front Office Software a text file is created. This is either uploaded to our server by the software, or you can email it to us to reach us for the turn deadline. We will then process all the turns we have received and the results will be emailed out to all the coaches.  At this time new databases will be available to download to your PC.  These update the Front Office Software with the new results and information ready for you to submit your next turn.

How Does It Work?

What Does It Cost?

There are 30 turns in a Neutral Zone season and the cost for a 30 week season is £12.00. This works out to be only 40p a week!!.

Sign up now and you will receive a 4 week free trial of the game once you have the software installed so that you can make sure the game is right for you.

Requirements to Play

To play Neutral Zone you will require the following:

  • A Windows based PC. P2 or higher with 20MB HD space.
  • An internet connection
  • A basic understanding of ZIP folders (we can help if you need it)
  • Time to dedicate to your team

    Current Leagues

    The Neutral Zone leagues that are currently running are as follows:

    Flagship League Season 16 , Turn 26 : Week 17
    League One Season 15 , Turn 1 : Draft Round 1
    League Three Season 13 , Turn 17 : Week 8
    League Five Season 7 , Turn 28 : Divisional Playoffs

    Current Vacancies

    The following teams are currently vacant in Neutral Zone. Click on a team for more details or to sign up to the game.

    Flagship League
    Athens AncientsInvitation only
    Beijing RedsInvitation only
    London RoyalsInvitation only
    Mexico HeatInvitation only
    League One
    Gothenburg Griffins Sign Up
    Monaco Monarchs Sign Up
    Palermo Pirates Sign Up
    Romsey Rapids Sign Up
    Tennessee Tigers Sign Up
    League Three
    Codsall Colts Sign Up
    Glasgow Destroyers Sign Up
    Gold Coast Sharks Sign Up
    Preston Pride Sign Up
    Putney Paladins Sign Up
    League Five
    Chicago Outlaws Sign Up
    Gobi Hordes Sign Up
    Kent Knights Sign Up
    Seychelles Seashells Sign Up
    Tijuana Chillipeppers Sign Up

    Turn Schedule

    The turn schedule for the game is as follows:

    Turn Schedule
    Turn Details What To Do Notes
    1 Draft Round 1 Name Franchise Player, Bid For Free Agents, Resign Players, Sort out Draft List/Criteria for Draft Round 1 Right click on out of contract player in your roster and select menu option to name as Franchise Player
    2 Draft Rounds 2 & 3 Bid For Free Agents, Re-sign players, sign rookies, sort out draft list/criteria for draft rounds 2 & 3
    3 Draft Rounds 4 & 5 Bid For Free Agents, Re-sign players, sign rookies, sort out draft list/criteria for draft rounds 4 & 5
    4 Free Agency Signing Sign any unsigned players, bid for free agents
    5 Training Camp Week 1 Sign any unsigned players in time for Training Camp week 1, training camp orders including position conversions. Offering a rookie a 1 year contract at his asking price guarentees him signing. Use this for rookies unsigned to get them to camp.
    6 Training Camp Week 2 Training Camp week 2 including any conversions back to their original positions
    7 Pre Season Week 1 Depth Chart and gameplan for Pre Season week 1 games
    8 Pre Season Week 2 Depth Chart and gameplan for Pre Season week 2 games
    9 Pre Season Week 3 Depth Chart and gameplan for Pre Season week 3 games. Trim roster to 53 active players and 9 reserves. Unsubmitted turns will be processed by computer or GM and cuts made on your behalf.
    10 Week 1 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games. Trim roster to 49 active players and 9 reserves Unsubmitted turns will be processed by computer or GM and cuts made on your behalf.
    11 Week 2 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games.
    12 Week 3 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games.
    13 Week 4 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games.
    14 Week 5 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games.
    15 Week 6 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games.
    16 Week 7 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games.
    17 Week 8 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games.
    18 Week 9 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games.
    19 Week 10 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games. Rookies avalible in next seasons draft become available in the roster management screen to view and scout.
    20 Week 11 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games.
    21 Week 12 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games.
    22 Week 13 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games.
    23 Week 14 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games.
    24 Week 15 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games.
    25 Week 16 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games.
    26 Week 17 Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games. Regular season ends. Possible retirements announced.
    27 Wildcard Week Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games. Vote for player MVP's and All Pro players. Non-Playoff cup and Wooden Spoon game for teams not making playoffs.
    28 Divisional Playoffs Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games. Non-Playoff cup or friendly games for teams not making playoffs.
    29 Conference Championships Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games. Non-Playoff cup or friendly games for teams not making playoffs.
    30 Championship Game Depth Chart and gameplan for this weeks games. Non-Playoff cup final or friendly games for teams not making playoffs.
    31 All Pro Game No turn needed. This week is processed by the GM End of season. Final retirement decisions made. History database issued.

  • Unsigned Rookies will be available for other teams to bid on from Week 1.
  • No Trade Deadline, teams may trade every turn unless they are involved in the playoffs.
  • You may renegotiate up to 15 player's contracts a turn in off season, 2 a turn during regular season.