Petanque.
Throw metal balls at a small wooden ball. Get closer than the other side. Sounds simple until someone lobs a perfect carreau from twelve metres and the whole terrace loses it. Eight hundred thousand registered players worldwide. France started it. Everyone else caught on.
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what you get
Everything you need to run
Petanque.
Pick a format. Set the date. Share the link. We handle brackets, scoring, scheduling, and results. Your players just show up and compete.
how you win
First to reach 13.
matches
1 vs 1. You and whoever the draw gives you.
scoring
Tap in the result. Brackets do the rest.
clock
None. It's done when someone wins.
formats
Knockout — one session · League — longer, everyone plays everyone · Groups + knockout — groups then knockout
tournament formats
Pick a format.
We handle the rest.
Not sure? Most people start with knockout.
one night
knockout.
8–16 players. Single elimination. Lose and you're out. Win and you're through. Done in one session.
over weeks
league.
Everyone plays everyone. Points table. Standings updated after every match. The format that keeps players coming back.
the full thing
groups into knockout.
Groups of 4, top players advance. Then knockout rounds to the final. The format for bigger events.
FAQ
Common questions.
How long does a petanque tournament take?
A 16-player knockout takes about 5 hours on one terrain. Shorter matches or more terrains speed it up.
What's the best format for a petanque tournament?
Knockout is the most common — quick, dramatic, done in one session. For something longer, try groups into knockout.
How many players do I need?
Sweet spot is 8–16 for a knockout. Send them the link. They sort themselves out.
Is it free to set up?
Knockout and league tournaments are free. Always. Advanced formats like groups into knockout are on the starter plan.
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