How do I organize a local tournament in my community?

Start by choosing tournament management software like Brakto, which offers free community features. Set up your tournament format, create registration, and share with your local community through social media and community boards.

What is the best free tournament software for small communities?

Brakto offers the most comprehensive free tier for community tournaments: up to 16 players for the entire event, with bracket management, email notifications, and scheduling at no cost.

Can I use tournament software for school sports?

Yes, Brakto offers specialized features for schools including student-safe registration, parent communication tools, academic calendar integration, and educational pricing discounts for schools and non-profits.

How much does local tournament management software cost?

Brakto Free covers small offline tournaments: up to 16 players tournament-wide with CSV/manual import (no online registration). Online registration uses Event plans by number of players: $29 (up to 16 online), $79 (up to 64), $149 (up to 128), $249 (up to 256), $549 (up to 600); Club is $790/year billed annually. Standard payment processing fees apply on online payments — no Brakto per-player platform fee. Voting contests are free up to 16 entries. Legacy grandfathered events may use older pricing.

What sports can I manage with tournament software?

Brakto supports all major sports including tennis, pickleball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and more. The platform includes sport-specific rules, scoring systems, and tournament formats.

How to Run a Round Robin Tournament — Schedule & Standings

What is a Round Robin Tournament?

In a round robin tournament, every team plays against every other team exactly once. Unlike elimination brackets, no one goes home after losing - everyone gets to play all their matches.

Key Benefits

Most fair format - the best team wins based on overall record
Everyone plays multiple games - great value for participants
No early eliminations - teams stay engaged throughout

Round Robin Match Calculator

The formula for round robin matches is: n × (n-1) ÷ 2 where n = number of teams.

Teams	Total Matches	Games Per Team	Rounds Needed
4 teams	6 matches	3 games	3 rounds
5 teams	10 matches	4 games	5 rounds
6 teams	15 matches	5 games	5 rounds
8 teams	28 matches	7 games	7 rounds
10 teams	45 matches	9 games	9 rounds
12 teams	66 matches	11 games	11 rounds

How Round Robin Scheduling Works

Our generator uses the "circle method" algorithm to create balanced schedules:

Even Number of Teams

Each round has n/2 simultaneous matches. All teams play every round.

Odd Number of Teams

One team gets a "bye" each round. We add a phantom team to balance the schedule.

Determining Round Robin Standings

After all matches are complete, teams are ranked by these criteria (in order):

1
Win-Loss Record - Most wins ranks highest
2
Head-to-Head - If two teams are tied, who won their direct match?
3
Point Differential - Total points scored minus points allowed
4
Points Scored - Higher total points scored as final tiebreaker

When to Use Round Robin

✅ Perfect For

• Regular season leagues
• Pool play before playoffs
• Small groups (4-8 teams)
• Recreational tournaments
• When fairness is priority

⚠️ Consider Alternatives

• Large groups (12+ teams)
• Single-day events
• Limited court/field time
• When elimination drama matters

💡 Pro Tip

Use round robin for pool play, then single elimination for playoffs. Best of both worlds!

Generate Your Round Robin Schedule

Enter your teams and get a complete schedule with all matchups, rounds, and standings tracking - completely free.

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