Our league had a problem—we were constantly debating trades, top owners, and league history, but ESPN's app and website didn’t give us the full picture. That's when I realized I could help bridge that gap. With some experience working with ESPN's API, I saw an opportunity to build tools that not only answer these questions but also make our league even more engaging for everyone.
This site lets any ESPN fantasy football user input their league ID to access a custom dashboard packed with everything they need to analyze their team and league. Big thanks to Akveo for providing the template, for which I customized it to meet our specific needs. The mobile-friendly layout shows how easy it is to pull your league's data. Once the ID is entered, the dashboard loads with advanced features like trade tracking, schedule simulation, and the usual standings and scoreboards. A hall of fame for league records and past champions is currently in production as well. Overall, helping make your league's history a part of the fantasy experience.
The top navigation bar displays the league name, a button to cycle the color theme, and a button to disconnect the currently viewed league. Disconnecting then resets the page so that the user can enter a different league ID. I utilized the browser's local storage to store all of the league data, which means the data won't clear out when the browser is closed. This was so users don't have to always re-enter their league ID. Clearing your cache or using incognito mode however will negate that feature, so you might want to write down your league ID.
One of the key reasons I chose to use the browser's local storage is because I wanted to avoid using a database altogether. Your ESPN league data doesn’t belong to me, and I believe in keeping it that way. Instead, my dashboard site allows each ESPN user to securely access and analyze their own league data directly through ESPN’s API, without the need for me to store any of it. For those interested in the technical details, I recommend exploring articles by Steven Morse or Tan Ho, both of whom provide excellent insights into working with the API.
This application is still a work in progress, with exciting features like the hall of fame, achievements, and trade tracker currently in development. These tools are designed to enhance your league experience and provide even deeper insights into your fantasy football journey. Thank you for taking the time to explore this project—I’m thrilled to keep pushing forward and can’t wait to bring these new features to life!
