Creating Tournaments

Learn how to create a new tournament in the platform. Tournaments are the main competitive events organized by hosts.

Overview

A tournament is a competitive event that includes:

• Stages: Different phases of competition (Regular Season, Playoffs, etc.)
• Teams: Registered teams competing
• Matches: Individual competitions between teams
• Settings: Configuration, registration, and rules

Creating a Tournament

Step 1: Access Tournament Management

1. Navigate to your host dashboard
2. Go to "Tournaments" in the sidebar
3. Click "Create New Tournament" button

Step 2: Basic Information

Fill in the tournament basics:

Tournament Name

• Name: Public name of the tournament (e.g., "Spring Split 2024")
• Slug: URL-friendly identifier (e.g., "spring-split-2024")
  • Must be unique within the host
  • Use lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens
  • Example: spring-split-2024, summer-championship

Dates and Region

• Start Date: When the tournament begins
• End Date: When the tournament ends
• Region: Tournament region (e.g., "NA", "EUW", "KR")
• Timezone: Tournament timezone (e.g., "America/New_York")

Step 3: Tournament Format

Configure the tournament structure:

Season Weeks

• Regular Season Weeks: Number of weeks for regular season
• Playoff Weeks: Number of weeks for playoffs
• Total Weeks: Automatically calculated

Format Type

Choose the tournament format:

• Round Robin: All teams play each other
• Bracket: Single or double elimination
• Swiss: Swiss system tournament

Step 4: Registration Settings

Configure team registration:

Registration Options

• Registration Open: Toggle to allow/disable registration
• Registration Deadline: Last date teams can register
• Max Teams: Maximum number of teams allowed
• Require Discord Link: Require players to link Discord accounts

Rank Balance Settings

Configure rank requirements:

• Enable Rank Balance: Toggle rank restrictions
• Min Rank: Minimum rank required (e.g., Gold)
• Max Rank: Maximum rank allowed (e.g., Master)
• Rank Distribution: Rules for team rank composition

Step 5: Create Tournament

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

Tournament Setup Wizard

The platform includes a setup wizard that guides you through:

1. Basic Information: Name, dates, region
2. Format Configuration: Season structure, format type
3. Registration Settings: Registration options and requirements
4. Stage Creation: Create initial stages (optional)
5. Review and Create: Final review before creation

After Creation

Once a tournament is created:

1. Tournament Page: Access at /admin/tournaments/[tournament-id]
2. Create Stages: Add tournament stages
3. Team Registration: Teams can register (if enabled)
4. Match Generation: Generate matches after stages are created

Tournament Templates

You can use tournament templates for common formats:

• Standard League: Regular season + playoffs
• Single Elimination: Bracket tournament
• Double Elimination: Double elimination bracket
• Round Robin: All teams play each other

Templates pre-configure:

• Format structure
• Stage types
• Common settings
• Best practices

Best Practices

Planning

• Plan Ahead: Think about tournament structure before creating
• Set Clear Dates: Ensure dates are accurate and realistic
• Consider Format: Choose format that fits your needs
• Registration Window: Give teams enough time to register

Configuration

• Clear Names: Use descriptive tournament names
• Unique Slugs: Ensure slugs are unique and memorable
• Timezone: Set correct timezone for scheduling
• Registration: Configure registration requirements early

Organization

• Document Settings: Keep notes on tournament configuration
• Communicate: Inform teams about registration and dates
• Prepare Stages: Plan stages before creating them
• Test Settings: Verify settings work as expected

Common Issues

"Slug already exists"

• Tournament slugs must be unique within a host
• Try a different slug
• Check if tournament already exists

"Invalid date range"

• End date must be after start date
• Ensure dates are in correct format
• Check timezone settings

"Registration not working"

• Verify "Registration Open" is enabled
• Check registration deadline hasn't passed
• Ensure max teams limit isn't reached

Next Steps

After creating a tournament:

1. Create Tournament Stages
2. Configure Tournament Settings
3. Set Up Team Registration
4. Generate Matches

Related Articles

• Tournament Stages
• Tournament Settings
• Tournament Templates
• Team Registration