What tournament formats does Playflow support?

Playflow supports Single Elimination, Double Elimination, Round-Robin, Group Stage + Single Elimination, and Group Stage + Double Elimination. You can run both individual and team-based tournaments.

Can I use Playflow for any sport or game?

Yes! Playflow works for any competitive activity - traditional sports like basketball, soccer, and tennis, as well as esports, card games, and board games. If it has winners and losers, Playflow can handle it.

Is there a limit on the number of teams or participants?

The free plan supports up to 8 teams per tournament. Pro subscribers get unlimited teams per tournament. You can also purchase individual tournament credits to unlock unlimited teams for specific tournaments.

How does real-time scoring work?

Tournament organizers and supervisors can update scores from any device. As soon as a score is entered, the bracket updates automatically and all viewers see the changes instantly - no page refresh needed.

What is the AI Tournament Parser?

The AI Tournament Parser is a Pro feature that lets you paste participant lists from anywhere - spreadsheets, emails, or documents. Our AI automatically extracts names, team assignments, and other details so you don't have to enter them manually.

Does Playflow work on mobile?

Yes, Playflow is fully responsive and works great on phones, tablets, and desktops. You can manage your entire tournament from your phone - perfect for updating scores courtside or trackside.

Can I add multiple tournament supervisors?

Yes, you can invite other users as supervisors for your tournament. Supervisors can help manage matches, update scores, and keep the tournament running smoothly. This feature is available on all plans.

Documentation

Everything you need to organize successful tournaments.

Quick Start

New to Playflow? Get your first tournament running in under 5 minutes.

Create Your First Tournament

Creating Your First Tournament

Learn how to set up a tournament from scratch, including choosing the right format and adding teams.

1Sign in to your Playflow account
2Click 'Create Tournament' from the dashboard
3Enter your tournament name and select a format
4Add teams manually or use AI Parser (Pro)
5Configure match settings and start your tournament

Tournament Formats Explained

Understand the different tournament formats available and when to use each one.

Single Elimination

Teams are eliminated after one loss. Fast and exciting.

Double Elimination

Teams must lose twice to be eliminated. More forgiving.

Round Robin

Every team plays every other team. Best for league formats.

Group Stage + Knockout

Combines group play with elimination rounds.

Managing Scores & Results

Track match results in real-time and keep your bracket updated automatically.

1Navigate to your active tournament
2Click on any match to enter scores
3Confirm the result to update the bracket
4Winners automatically advance to the next round

Sharing & Collaboration

Invite supervisors and share your tournament with participants.

1Open tournament settings
2Add supervisor emails to grant edit access
3Copy the public link to share with participants
4Viewers can follow along in real-time

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