Tournament Setup & Troubleshooting FAQs
Find practical answers for planning, running, and troubleshooting football and multi-sport tournaments, including registration, scheduling, formats, and live event updates.
Our online invite system allows you to send email invitations containing your tournament details and unique registration link. Alternatively, you could use the "Share Registration" link which you can use to post on your social media channels.
Once you have teams registered in divisions, you can use our Game Generator to automatically create your tournament schedule.
We offer competitive (cup only or cup and plate) and non-competitive formats.
Clubs/Teams can register online in just a couple of minutes. They can enter club logos, team names, player details, and view tournament information.
Yes. You can set up your divisions with different settings such as pitch/area, game durations, and maximum number of players.
Yes. Each tournament has its own unique address that you can promote so that anyone can view your tournament in real-time.
If a team withdraws, remove or reassign that entry in the division and then regenerate or adjust fixtures so timings and group balance remain fair for all teams.
Record the match outcome based on your tournament rules, then continue play to prevent delays affecting later fixtures and knockout stages.
Yes. You can update fixture times and keep teams informed by sharing your live tournament page so everyone sees the latest schedule instantly.
Set clear division rules, pitch allocations, and realistic game lengths before generating fixtures to reduce clashes and improve match flow.
Yes. You can edit generated fixtures to handle venue changes, team requests, or timing updates while keeping tournament progress accurate.
Results can be corrected in the system, and standings, tables, and knockout progression update to reflect the revised score.
Use balanced group sizes, staggered kick-off slots, and suitable match durations to maximise pitch usage and keep the event on time.
Yes. Update fixtures and direct teams and spectators to your live tournament link so they can check schedule changes immediately.
Last updated: August 2026
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Access our step-by-step video guides covering every stage of running a tournament. From initial setup and team registration through to live match management, results tracking, and handling real-world scenarios like late arrivals, schedule adjustments, and team withdrawals. Designed to help you stay in control and keep your tournament running smoothly.