Editing Tournaments

Learn how to edit tournament information, update settings, and manage tournament details after creation.

Accessing Tournament Edit

Method 1: Tournament Settings

1. Navigate to your tournament
2. Click "Settings" or "Edit Tournament"
3. Edit form opens with current settings

Method 2: Tournament Management

1. Go to Tournaments list
2. Find your tournament
3. Click "Edit" button
4. Edit form opens

Editable Fields

Basic Information

You can edit:

• ✅ Tournament Name: Change display name
• ✅ Start Date: Update start date
• ✅ End Date: Update end date
• ✅ Region: Change tournament region
• ✅ Timezone: Update timezone
• ❌ Slug: Cannot be changed (create new tournament if needed)

Settings

You can update:

• ✅ Registration Settings: Open/close registration, deadline, max teams
• ✅ Rank Balance: Enable/disable, adjust requirements
• ✅ Riot Integration: Update integration settings
• ✅ Format Settings: Modify format configuration

Common Edits

Updating Tournament Name

1. Go to tournament settings
2. Find "Tournament Name" field
3. Enter new name
4. Click "Save"
5. Name updates immediately

Extending Tournament Dates

1. Go to tournament settings
2. Find "End Date" field
3. Select new end date
4. Click "Save"
5. Tournament duration extends

Note: Extending dates doesn't automatically reschedule matches. You may need to update match schedules separately.

Closing Registration

1. Go to tournament settings
2. Find "Registration" section
3. Toggle "Registration Open" to off
4. Click "Save"
5. Registration closes immediately

Updating Registration Deadline

1. Go to tournament settings
2. Find "Registration Deadline" field
3. Select new deadline date/time
4. Click "Save"
5. Deadline updates

Editing During Tournament

Safe Edits

These edits are safe during an active tournament:

• ✅ Name: Updating display name
• ✅ Description: Updating tournament description
• ✅ Settings: Updating non-critical settings
• ✅ Dates: Extending end date (if needed)

Careful Edits

Be careful when editing:

• ⚠️ Start Date: Changing start date may affect scheduled matches
• ⚠️ Registration: Closing registration affects team access
• ⚠️ Settings: Some setting changes may affect existing data

Avoid Editing

Avoid editing these during active tournament:

• ❌ Slug: Cannot be changed anyway
• ❌ Format: Major format changes can break matches
• ❌ Stages: Editing stages with matches can cause issues

Best Practices

Before Tournament Starts

• Review All Settings: Check everything before launch
• Test Registration: Verify registration works
• Confirm Dates: Ensure dates are correct
• Check Settings: Verify all settings are appropriate

During Tournament

• Minimal Changes: Only edit when necessary
• Communicate Changes: Inform teams of any changes
• Document Edits: Keep notes on what was changed
• Test After Edits: Verify changes work correctly

After Tournament

• Archive Settings: Keep final settings for reference
• Document Issues: Note any problems encountered
• Review Changes: Learn from what needed editing
• Update Templates: Use learnings for future tournaments

Editing Workflow

Step 1: Access Edit Form

1. Navigate to tournament
2. Click "Settings" or "Edit"
3. Edit form opens

Step 2: Make Changes

1. Find field you want to edit
2. Update value
3. Review other fields while you're there
4. Make any additional changes

Step 3: Save Changes

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

Step 4: Verify Changes

1. Check tournament page reflects changes
2. Verify settings are correct
3. Test any affected functionality
4. Confirm changes work as expected

Common Edits

Changing Tournament Name

When: Rebranding, correcting name, updating for new season

Steps:

1. Settings → Tournament Name
2. Enter new name
3. Save

Extending End Date

When: Tournament running longer than expected, adding extra matches

Steps:

1. Settings → End Date
2. Select new end date
3. Save
4. Update match schedules if needed

Closing Registration

When: Registration deadline reached, tournament full, registration period ended

Steps:

1. Settings → Registration
2. Toggle "Registration Open" off
3. Save

Updating Max Teams

When: Want to allow more teams, reducing capacity

Steps:

1. Settings → Registration
2. Update "Max Teams" field
3. Save

Troubleshooting

"Cannot edit tournament"

• Verify you have edit permissions
• Check tournament isn't locked
• Ensure you're accessing correct tournament
• Try refreshing the page

"Changes not saving"

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

"Settings not updating"

• Save changes and refresh page
• Check if changes require page reload
• Verify you're viewing updated tournament
• Clear browser cache if needed

Related Articles

• Creating Tournaments
• Tournament Settings
• Tournament Stages
• Managing Tournament Teams