Looking for a Hattrick alternative?
ProMatch Lab is a browser football manager whose league ticks twice a day, at 10:00 and 18:00, and every club you play against is run by another person.
- —Plays in the browser — no download
- —Asynchronous: set your lineup, log off
- —Every club in your league is run by a real person
- —No pay-to-win
- —Free to play
- ✦Two fixtures every day at a fixed time — 10:00 and 18:00 CET
- ✦A full 22-match season in 11 days
- ✦Play a full match before you create an account
- ✦The pre-match simulator runs against a league-average model, not your opponent's real squad
- ✦Available in 5 languages: English, Czech, German, Spanish, French
- ✦Live with real managers since July 2026
| Feature | Hattrick | ProMatch Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Match cadence | Weekly rhythm (since 1997) | 10:00 & 18:00 CET daily |
| Season length | Months | 11 days (22 match days) |
| Try before signup | Account required | Full match — no account |
| Price | Free | Free · Pro from $8/3 months |
Hattrick has been running since 1997 and is a classic of the genre. These are safe, publicly verifiable facts.
Is it free?
Yes. You can manage a club, play every match day, and use the match lab three times a day at no cost. Pro adds deeper analysis and club identity tools for $8 per three months — it does not make your players better.
Do I need to download anything?
No. ProMatch Lab runs entirely in the browser on any device.
Is it pay-to-win?
No. Everyone runs on the same match engine under the same rules. The pre-match simulator deliberately uses a league-average model so paying cannot buy information about your next opponent.