How to run a Rocket League tournament
Rocket League matches last 5 minutes and a tie goes to golden-goal overtime, so there are no draws. For 2v2 and 3v3, type team names instead of players. Goal difference decides group standings; if knockout ties are best-of series, enter the games won as the score.
Gaming Tournament Maker
How to use
- 1Type the tournament name and game, then add players one per line.
- 2Choose a format (league, knockout, or groups + knockout) and single or home-and-away matches.
- 3Press “Create fixtures”, type each score as games finish and the standings and bracket update themselves.
- 4When the final is done the champion appears; download the table as a PNG and share it in your group chat.
How many matches does each format take?
A single round robin with n players has n×(n−1)/2 matches: 15 for 6 players, 28 for 8. Home and away doubles that. A knockout needs one match fewer than the number of players (7 for 8 players), but eliminated players are done early. Groups + knockout is the most balanced choice for one evening: 8 players split into 2 groups and the top two of each reach the semi-finals.
Points and tie-breakers
A win is worth 3 points and a draw 1. Level on points, the table looks at goal difference, then goals scored. If you enter a draw in a knockout match, the tool asks who went through, so you can record extra time or penalties. Two-legged ties use the aggregate score. In fighting games (Tekken, Street Fighter) enter the games won in the set.
For LAN cafés and office events
With one console a tournament takes a while; short on time, use single-match groups or several consoles at once. Fixtures and scores are stored in your browser, so closing the page loses nothing. Cast the screen to a TV and everyone can follow the table. Use the random club picker to hand out teams fairly and the prize pool calculator if there is money on the line.
Frequently asked questions
How do I run a FIFA tournament with friends?
Add the players, pick “Groups + knockout” for 6–8 people and create the fixtures. Draw teams at random, set the same half length for everyone and the table updates as you enter scores. EA SPORTS FC is the successor to the FIFA series.
How many games are in an 8-player tournament?
28 in a single round robin, 56 home and away, 7 in a straight knockout, and 15 with two groups of four plus semi-finals and a final.
What if I have an odd number of players?
In league and group fixtures one player sits out each round. In a knockout, if the count is not a power of two the top seeds get a bye in round one.
Are my scores saved?
Yes, fixtures and scores are kept in this browser only and never sent to a server. To show them elsewhere, export the PNG.
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