Tournament formats
Pick your format.
Knockout, league, Swiss, group stage — six ways to run a competition. Each one explained. Each one ready to go.
The formats
Six ways to compete.
Knockout
Lose once, you're out. The bracket on the wall. The format everyone knows. Dramatic, straightforward, and the fewest total matches of any format.
Round Robin
Everyone plays everyone. No one gets knocked out after one bad game. The fairest format — perfect for leagues, weekly events, and groups who want plenty of games.
Swiss System
Everyone plays. Nobody goes home. Winners face winners. More games than knockout, less time than round robin.
Group Stages and Knockout
Groups first, knockout after. Everyone gets games in the group stage, then the top players go head to head. The format major tournaments use — and now yours.
Double Elimination Coming soon
Lose once, you drop to the losers bracket. Lose twice, you're out. Everyone gets a second chance. The safety net knockout.
Mass Elimination
Everyone plays at once. Lowest scores go home each round. Killer pool, around the world darts, last player standing. The party format.
Quick guide
Which one's right for you?
Any number of players, maximum drama
Lose once, you're out. The bracket on the wall. Everyone knows how it works.
Regular group, want a league
Everyone plays everyone. Fairest format. Single or home and away. The table tells the story.
16+ players, one evening
Everyone plays every round. Smart pairings. The right person wins without needing 15 rounds.
16-32 players, want both
Groups first, then a bracket. Everyone gets games, then the drama kicks in.
Want a safety net
Lose once and you're in the losers bracket. Lose twice and you're out. Second chances.
Big casual group
Everyone plays at once. Weakest go out each round. Killer pool, around the world. Party format.
Pick a format.
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We handle the draw, the scoring, the rankings, and the bracket on the TV.