Creating Teams

Learn how to create teams in the platform. Teams are groups of players that compete together in tournaments.

What is a Team?

A team is a group of players that:

• Competes Together: Players participate as a unit
• Has a Captain: Team leader who manages the team
• Registers for Tournaments: Teams register for tournaments
• Has a Roster: List of players on the team
• Has Branding: Team name, logo, and identity

Creating a Team

Step 1: Access Team Management

For Administrators/Staff:

1. Navigate to your host dashboard
2. Go to "Teams" in the sidebar
3. Click "Create Team" button

For Players:

1. Navigate to tournament registration page
2. Click "Create New Team" if you don't have a team
3. Or create team during tournament registration

Step 2: Basic Information

Fill in team details:

Team Name

• Name: Display name of your team (e.g., "Team Liquid Academy")
• Choose a clear, memorable name
• Name appears on public pages and in tournaments

Team Slug

• Slug: URL-friendly identifier (e.g., "team-liquid-academy")
• Must be unique within the host
• Use lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens
• Example: team-liquid-academy, tsm-academy, c9-white

Slug Guidelines:

• Lowercase only
• Use hyphens to separate words
• Keep it short and memorable
• Avoid special characters

Team Logo (Optional)

• Logo: Upload team logo image
• Recommended: Square image (512x512 pixels)
• Formats: PNG, JPG, SVG
• Logo appears on team pages and in tournaments

Step 3: Team Captain

Assign Captain:

• Captain: Team leader who manages the team
• Captain can register team for tournaments
• Captain manages roster and team settings
• If creating as player, you become captain automatically

Step 4: Create Team

1. Review all information
2. Click "Create Team"
3. Team is created and you're redirected to team page

Creating Team During Registration

You can create a team when registering for a tournament:

1. Start Registration: Begin tournament registration
2. No Team: If you don't have a team, click "Create New Team"
3. Fill Team Info: Enter team name, slug, and logo
4. Create and Register: Team is created and registered simultaneously
5. Complete Registration: Finish tournament registration

Team Creation Requirements

Required Fields

• Team Name: Must be provided
• Team Slug: Must be unique within host
• Host: Team belongs to a specific host

Optional Fields

• Logo: Team logo (optional)
• Captain: Can be assigned later
• Description: Team description (can be added later)

After Team Creation

Once a team is created:

1. Team Page: Accessible at team URL
2. Roster Management: Add players to roster
3. Tournament Registration: Register for tournaments
4. Team Settings: Configure team settings
5. Team Statistics: View team performance (after matches)

Team Slug Guidelines

Best Practices

• Use Descriptive Names: Make slug match team name
• Keep It Short: Shorter slugs are easier to remember
• Avoid Numbers: Use words instead of numbers when possible
• Be Consistent: Use consistent naming style

Examples

Good Slugs:

• ✅ team-liquid-academy
• ✅ tsm-academy
• ✅ cloud9-white
• ✅ 100-thieves-academy

Bad Slugs:

• ❌ Team Liquid Academy (uppercase)
• ❌ team_liquid_academy (underscores)
• ❌ team liquid academy (spaces)
• ❌ TL123 (too generic)

Common Issues

"Slug already exists"

Problem: Team slug is already taken

Solutions:

• Choose a different slug
• Add numbers or words to make it unique
• Check if team already exists
• Use a variation of the name

"Invalid slug format"

Problem: Slug doesn't meet format requirements

Solutions:

• Use only lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens
• Remove special characters
• Remove spaces (use hyphens instead)
• Ensure slug starts with a letter or number

"Cannot create team"

Problem: Team creation fails

Solutions:

• Verify all required fields are filled
• Check you have permission to create teams
• Ensure host is selected (if applicable)
• Try refreshing and creating again

Next Steps

After creating a team:

1. Add Players to Roster
2. Register for Tournaments
3. Configure Team Settings
4. Upload Team Logo

Related Articles

• Team Profiles
• Team Registration
• Team Roster Management
• Managing Teams