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darts (shanghai)

Hit single, double AND triple of each number. Shanghai (all three in one turn) = instant win!

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what you get

everything you need to run
darts (shanghai).

pick a format. set the date. share the link. we handle brackets, scoring, scheduling, and results. your players just show up and compete.

scoring

Frames (Best of N)

win condition

best of x

match structure

one v one

results

player reported

timing

untimed

supported formats

knockout league group stage swiss mass elimination group knockout

how to run a darts (shanghai) tournament.

choose your format

darts (shanghai) tournaments can be played as knockout, league, group stage, swiss, mass elimination or group knockout format.

knockout → league → group stage → swiss → mass elimination → group knockout →

scoring

matches are single games.

how long does it take

matches are untimed — they finish when the games are done. a 16-player knockout typically takes 2-3 hours depending on match length.

popular setups

pub night knockout

16 players, knockout format, best of 5 games. £10 entry. winner takes all. done in one night.

weekly league

8-12 players, round robin over 6-8 weeks. games played each week. points table decides the champion.

group stage into knockout

groups of 4, top 2 qualify. knockout from the quarter finals. the best format for larger events with 16-32 players.

why run a tournament

darts (shanghai) is perfect for competitive events. it's easy to understand, matches are quick enough to keep things moving, and every player has a shot. whether it's a casual pub night or a serious ranked event, the format scales.

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tournament formats

pick a format. we handle the rest.

pub night

quick knockout.

8-16 players. single elimination. done in a couple of hours. perfect for weekly events.

~2 hours · single elim

league

everyone plays everyone.

round robin over weeks. points table. standings. the format that builds communities and keeps people coming back.

6-12 weeks · round robin

championship

the big one.

32-128 players. groups into knockout. multi-venue. seeded. the format that crowns a real champion.

multi-venue · groups + knockout
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for venues

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ready to run darts (shanghai)?

no experience needed. no card needed. just an idea and two minutes.

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