Launch your tournament in minutes. This guide covers everything from creation to running live matches.
2-3 minutes
Click "Create Tournament" from your dashboard. Our wizard guides you through:
Name, sport, dates, location
Singles, Doubles, skill levels
Set per-player or per-team pricing
Start/end dates and times
💡 Tip: Start with status "Draft" while you set up. Change to "Registration Open" when ready for signups.
1-5 minutes
You have two options for getting players into your tournament:
Share your tournament link and let players register themselves.
Upload a spreadsheet with your existing player list.
📋 CSV Format: Name, Email, Rating (optional). Download our template from the import page.
1 minute
Navigate to any division and click "Create Pools" or "Create Bracket":
Round-robin pools, then top teams advance to single elimination
Win or go home - fastest format for large fields
Lose once, play in consolation bracket for second chance
Everyone plays everyone - best for smaller groups
🎯 Pro Tip: Use Pool Play + Playoffs for the best player experience. Everyone gets multiple games, and it creates exciting playoff brackets.
2-3 minutes
Use the Auto-Scheduler to assign courts and times automatically:
⏱️ Smart Scheduling: The auto-scheduler ensures players get adequate rest between matches and won't be double-booked on courts.
Tournament day!
Change your tournament status to "In Progress" and start recording scores:
🏆 After Tournament: Set status to "Completed". Final standings and brackets are preserved for players to view anytime.
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Create Tournament NowLaunch your tournament in minutes. This guide covers everything from creation to running live matches.
2-3 minutes
Click "Create Tournament" from your dashboard. Our wizard guides you through:
Name, sport, dates, location
Singles, Doubles, skill levels
Set per-player or per-team pricing
Start/end dates and times
💡 Tip: Start with status "Draft" while you set up. Change to "Registration Open" when ready for signups.
1-5 minutes
You have two options for getting players into your tournament:
Share your tournament link and let players register themselves.
Upload a spreadsheet with your existing player list.
📋 CSV Format: Name, Email, Rating (optional). Download our template from the import page.
1 minute
Navigate to any division and click "Create Pools" or "Create Bracket":
Round-robin pools, then top teams advance to single elimination
Win or go home - fastest format for large fields
Lose once, play in consolation bracket for second chance
Everyone plays everyone - best for smaller groups
🎯 Pro Tip: Use Pool Play + Playoffs for the best player experience. Everyone gets multiple games, and it creates exciting playoff brackets.
2-3 minutes
Use the Auto-Scheduler to assign courts and times automatically:
⏱️ Smart Scheduling: The auto-scheduler ensures players get adequate rest between matches and won't be double-booked on courts.
Tournament day!
Change your tournament status to "In Progress" and start recording scores:
🏆 After Tournament: Set status to "Completed". Final standings and brackets are preserved for players to view anytime.
/dashboard - Your tournaments/tournaments/create - New tournament/tournaments/[id]/admin - Manage/tournaments/[id]/tv-display - TV modeReady to create your first tournament?
Create Tournament Now