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Editing Matches

beginnerLast updated: 1/15/2024

Edit match details including teams, schedule, status, and match information

Editing Matches

Edit match details including teams, schedule, status, and other match information.

Editing Overview

You can edit matches to:

  • Update Teams: Change home/away teams
  • Reschedule: Change date and time
  • Update Status: Change match state
  • Modify Details: Update week, round, stage
  • Adjust Settings: Change best_of, broadcasted status

Accessing Match Edit

Method 1: Match List

  1. Navigate to tournament → Matches tab
  2. Find the match
  3. Click "Edit" button or match row
  4. Edit form opens

Method 2: Match Details

  1. Click on match to view details
  2. Click "Edit Match" button
  3. Edit form opens

Editable Fields

Basic Information

Editable Fields:

  • ✅ Home Team: Change home team
  • ✅ Away Team: Change away team
  • ✅ Stage: Change stage assignment
  • ✅ Week: Update week number
  • ✅ Round: Update round number
  • ✅ Best Of: Change number of games

Scheduling

Editable Fields:

  • ✅ Date: Change match date
  • ✅ Time: Change match time
  • ✅ Day: Update day of week
  • ✅ Timezone: Uses tournament timezone

Status and Settings

Editable Fields:

  • ✅ Status: Change match state
  • ✅ Broadcasted: Toggle broadcast status
  • ✅ Code Status: Update code status

Common Edits

Changing Teams

Update Teams:

  1. Go to match edit
  2. Find "Home Team" or "Away Team" field
  3. Select new team from dropdown
  4. Save changes
  5. Match updates with new teams

Note: Changing teams may affect:

  • Match history
  • Statistics
  • Tournament standings
  • Game assignments

Rescheduling Match

Change Schedule:

  1. Go to match edit
  2. Update "Date" field
  3. Update "Time" field
  4. Save changes
  5. Schedule updates

See Rescheduling Matches for details.

Updating Status

Change Match Status:

  1. Go to match edit
  2. Find "Status" dropdown
  3. Select new status
  4. Save changes
  5. Status updates immediately

Status Options:

  • Pending
  • Scheduled
  • Live
  • Completed
  • Forfeit
  • Disputed

Changing Best Of

Update Best Of:

  1. Go to match edit
  2. Find "Best Of" field
  3. Select new value (1, 3, 5, 7)
  4. Save changes
  5. Games are adjusted automatically

Note: Changing best_of:

  • May add/remove game slots
  • Affects match completion logic
  • Should be done before games are played

Editing During Tournament

Safe Edits

These edits are safe during active tournament:

  • ✅ Reschedule: Change date/time
  • ✅ Update Status: Change state
  • ✅ Change Broadcast: Toggle broadcast status
  • ✅ Update Week/Round: Change organization

Careful Edits

Be careful when editing:

  • ⚠️ Change Teams: May affect standings and history
  • ⚠️ Change Best Of: Affects game slots and completion
  • ⚠️ Change Stage: May affect tournament structure

Avoid Editing

Avoid editing these during active match:

  • ❌ Teams: Don't change teams during/after match
  • ❌ Best Of: Don't change after games started
  • ❌ Completed Matches: Don't edit completed matches unnecessarily

Best Practices

Before Editing

  • Review Current State: Check current match information
  • Understand Impact: Understand what changes affect
  • Plan Changes: Plan what needs to be changed
  • Verify Permissions: Ensure you have edit permissions

During Editing

  • Make Necessary Changes: Only change what's needed
  • Verify Information: Double-check new information
  • Save Promptly: Save changes promptly
  • Document Changes: Keep notes on what was changed

After Editing

  • Verify Changes: Check changes were applied
  • Notify Teams: Inform teams of changes (if significant)
  • Update Related: Update related information if needed
  • Monitor Impact: Watch for any issues

Editing Workflow

Step 1: Access Edit

  1. Navigate to match
  2. Click "Edit" button
  3. Edit form opens

Step 2: Make Changes

  1. Find field to edit
  2. Update value
  3. Review other fields while editing
  4. Make any additional changes

Step 3: Save Changes

  1. Review all changes
  2. Click "Save" or "Update Match"
  3. Wait for confirmation
  4. Changes apply immediately

Step 4: Verify

  1. Check match reflects changes
  2. Verify related data updated
  3. Test any affected functionality
  4. Confirm changes work correctly

Common Edits

Rescheduling

When: Match needs different time

Steps:

  1. Edit match
  2. Update date/time
  3. Save
  4. Notify teams

Changing Teams

When: Team substitution needed

Steps:

  1. Edit match
  2. Update team
  3. Save
  4. Verify impact

Updating Status

When: Match state needs update

Steps:

  1. Edit match
  2. Change status
  3. Save
  4. Status updates

Troubleshooting

"Cannot edit match"

Problem: Unable to edit match

Solutions:

  • Verify you have edit permissions
  • Check match isn't locked
  • Ensure match exists
  • Try refreshing the page

"Changes not saving"

Problem: Changes not persisting

Solutions:

  • Check all required fields are valid
  • Verify you have save permissions
  • Ensure no validation errors
  • Try saving again

"Wrong information displayed"

Problem: Match shows incorrect information

Solutions:

  • Refresh the page
  • Verify changes were saved
  • Check match data in database
  • Re-edit if needed

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