Tournament Management Reimagined

Moneyball Pickleball Pro

The all-in-one platform for running professional pickleball tournaments. From registration to remote scoring to live results — every step, covered.

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Everything You Need to Run
a Pro-Level Tournament

Moneyball Pickleball Pro handles the entire tournament lifecycle — setup, registration, pool play, playoffs, scoring, and results — all from your phone or computer.

From Setup to Champion

Every tournament follows a proven flow. Here's how Moneyball Pickleball Pro guides you through each phase.

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Create

Set format, rules, fees & venue

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Step 2
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Register

Players sign up via link or app

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Step 3
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Generate Pools

DUPR-balanced snake draft

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Step 4
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Pool Play

Round-robin with remote scoring

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Step 5
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Playoffs

Bracket elimination rounds

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Step 6
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Champion

Results, payouts & archive

See Every Feature in Action

Walk through the complete tournament management experience, from the first tap to the final champion.

1

Create Your Tournament

Launch the app and tap "Create Tournament." Choose your event type — Single Moneyball, Multi-Day (Operator+), or Progressive Tour (Empire). Set up everything in one screen — required fields are marked with a red asterisk:

  • Tournament name, date, time, and venue with GPS location search
  • Format: King & Queen, Fixed Doubles, Mixed Doubles, or Singles
  • Tournament Mode: Pool Play + Playoffs, Bracket-Only, or Round Robin Only (pool standings decide the winner — no elimination bracket)
  • Number of courts, pool size, and gender mode (Coed, Men's, Women's)
  • Entry fee, prize pool (percentage or fixed), Prize Type (Cash / Medals / Mixed — controls whether winners get money, medal icons, or both), and DUPR rating min/max cutoffs
  • Signup description for house rules, venue details, or parking info
  • Signup deadline, refund deadline, and contact info (email, phone, WhatsApp)
  • Notification method selector: Text, Email, Both, Twilio (Operator+), Platform SMS (Empire)
  • Four customizable notification templates: Match Notification, Reminder, Qualifier, and Eliminated — each with smart placeholders and reset-to-default
  • Organizer push notification preferences: Score Updates, Court Ready, Eliminations
  • SMS opt-in via keyword (text JOIN), in-app profile toggle, or optional unchecked checkbox at registration — fully standalone, never bundled with any other agreement. Reply STOP to unsubscribe, HELP for assistance. Full details at /sms-opt-in
  • Auto-Pilot and Auto-Notify for hands-free management (Operator+)
  • DUPR sanctioning for official rating submissions (Operator+)
  • Sponsor management — add sponsors by name right in the create form; full tiered placements (Platinum, Gold, Silver) available when editing (Operator+)
  • Event manager delegation — invite co-organizers from the create form using a live search scoped to your own player and event-manager history (Operator+)
  • Live stream URL for YouTube or Twitch integration
  • Stripe Connect for online payment processing
  • Court / Facility Cost — set a fixed rental fee or a per-hour/per-court rate with auto-calculated duration estimate and cushion buffer; estimated total deducted from organizer revenue in the Financials card
Tournament creation screen
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Share Registration Link

Once your tournament is created, share the registration link or QR code with players. They can also discover your event on the Discover tab — no link needed.

  • Players enter name, DUPR ID (auto-lookup via SSO), contact info
  • DUPR ratings, age, and gender auto-populate from DUPR database
  • Online payment via Stripe Connect (if configured)
  • Waitlist activates when max capacity is reached
  • SMS opt-in via keyword (text JOIN), in-app toggle, or optional unchecked checkbox — consent is never required and always standalone
  • Players can view and withdraw their own registration
  • Calendar download for tournament date reminders
  • Sponsor logos displayed on signup page
3

Manage Players & Check-In

Your Players tab gives you complete control over the roster and tournament-day check-in — on both iOS and the web dashboard.

  • View all registered players with DUPR ratings, payment status, and check-in state
  • Search your player directory to auto-fill returning players
  • Duplicate player detection by DUPR ID, email, and name
  • Check in players on tournament day with one tap (timestamp recorded)
  • Edit any player's details: name, rating, age, gender, contact
  • Mark payments as received — individual or bulk batch (web)
  • CSV import players from spreadsheet files with automatic field mapping (web)
  • CSV export your player directory for offline records (web)
  • Withdraw players with swipe gesture (iOS) or inline action (web) — waitlist auto-promotes
  • Track withdrawn players separately with refund eligibility
  • Revenue, payout, and financial calculations update automatically
  • Financials card shows Court / Facility Cost as an amber deduction from organizer revenue — updated live as players pay in
Player management on iPhone and laptop at outdoor tournament
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Generate Balanced Pools

With one tap, pools are created using an intelligent DUPR-based snake draft.

  • Players sorted by DUPR rating, then snake-drafted into pools
  • Separate men's and women's pools (or combined)
  • Round-robin match schedule with rotating partners
  • Matches grouped into rounds to prevent player conflicts
  • Court assignments spread evenly across available courts
Pool Assignment — Snake Draft DUPR Balanced
Pool A Avg 4.18
1
Marcus Chen
M · 34
4.82
8
Sarah Williams
F · 29
3.95
9
Jake Torres
M · 41
3.91
16
Amy Liu
F · 26
4.05
Draft
Pool B Avg 4.20
2
Jessica Park
F · 31
4.71
7
David Kim
M · 38
4.01
10
Mia Rodriguez
F · 27
3.88
15
Ryan Brooks
M · 44
4.19
Draft
Pool C Avg 4.16
3
Carlos Reyes
M · 36
4.55
6
Emma Davis
F · 33
4.12
11
Tom Nguyen
M · 45
3.85
14
Leah Martin
F · 30
4.12
Draft
Pool D Avg 4.17
4
Priya Sharma
F · 28
4.48
5
Ben Carter
M · 40
4.25
12
Nina Patel
F · 32
3.82
13
Chris Olsen
M · 37
4.14
Draft
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Run Pool Play with Remote Scoring

Pool play runs itself. Players score matches from their own phones — no app install required.

  • Each match has a unique QR code and shareable scorecard link
  • Players scan, see match details and scoring rules, enter score, select their team — done
  • Opposing team confirms the score — preventing disputes
  • Standings update in real time across all devices
  • Notification bell on each match card to alert players (Text, Email, Twilio, Platform SMS, or Push)
  • Auto-Notify sends court assignments and scorecard links automatically when courts free up
  • Hero match card highlights the current active match with VS badge and court number
  • Score validation prevents entry errors with clear error messages
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Advance to Playoffs (or Complete Round Robin)

When pool play is complete, your next step depends on tournament mode:

  • Pool Play + Playoffs — Generate playoff brackets with one tap. A banner appears when all pool matches are done.
  • Round Robin Only — No playoffs needed. Review final standings and tap "Complete Tournament" — standings are the result. Auto-Pilot notifies you when all matches are done and the event is ready to complete.
  • Bracket Only — Bracket is pre-generated before pool play. Complete the bracket to finish the event.

Playoff options (for Pool Play + Playoffs and Bracket Only):

  • Choose single or double elimination bracket types
  • Configure scoring rules, set counts (best-of-3, best-of-5), and win-by margin
  • Top players from each pool advance automatically based on standings
  • Standard bracket seeding (1 vs 8, 2 vs 7, etc.)
  • Clear bracket labels: Winners Bracket, Losers Bracket, Grand Final (double elimination)
  • Partner selection for Mixed Doubles — top men pick partners in seed order
  • Multi-set scoring with detailed set-by-set entry and validation
  • Automatic bracket advancement — winners move up, losers drop to losers bracket
  • Qualifier and Eliminated notifications sent automatically to all players
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Auto-Pilot Takes Over

With Auto-Pilot enabled (Operator+), the tournament practically runs itself from start to finish.

  • Scores auto-confirm when both teams agree — no manual review needed
  • Courts are reassigned the moment a match finishes using smart priority logic
  • Court assignments are conflict-free — the system guarantees no two matches are ever assigned to the same court at the same time, even under concurrent updates
  • Forfeit and withdrawal cascades run automatically — when a player is forfeited or withdraws, all unplayed matches are marked FF or WD and partners are notified instantly
  • Players receive automatic notifications via your chosen method (Text, Email, Twilio, Platform SMS, Push)
  • Playoff brackets generate automatically when all pool play matches complete (Pool Play + Playoffs mode only)
  • For Round Robin Only events, Auto-Pilot notifies you when all matches are done so you can review final standings and complete the event — no bracket generation step
  • Qualifier and Eliminated messages sent automatically to players
  • Disputes and capacity issues are flagged for your review
  • Auto-Notify is forced on — "Forced on by Auto-Pilot" indicator shown
  • Four notification templates (Match, Reminder, Qualifier, Eliminated) with placeholders: {tournament_name}, {court}, {team1}, {team2}, {scorecard_link}, {date}
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Live Spectator View & Results

Share the spectator link so friends, family, sponsors, and fans can follow along in real time — on their phones or on a big-screen TV at the venue.

  • Live standings with win-loss records, point differentials, and pool rankings
  • Match-by-match results organized by round with color-coded status
  • Full playoff bracket visualization with labeled rounds
  • Auto-refreshes every 15 seconds with live pulse indicator
  • Share via QR code, copy link, or native share sheet (iOS)
  • Display on venue TV screens for spectators at the courts
  • Live stream integration — "Watch Live" button for YouTube/Twitch
  • Sponsor logos and scrolling banners displayed on spectator page
  • Works on any device — phone, tablet, laptop, or smart TV
  • No login or app required
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Complete & Archive

When all playoff matches are done, complete the tournament and review your results. Everything is saved to your archive.

  • "Complete Tournament" button appears when the final match is confirmed
  • Full financial dashboard — entry fees collected, prize pool payouts, sponsor contributions
  • Per-event financial breakdown in your archive with privacy-masked values ($•••)
  • Finance visibility toggle to reveal or hide dollar amounts
  • Tournament history preserved with all match results, standings, and brackets
  • Player directory auto-syncs with participant stats, win/loss records, and demographics
  • Duplicate a completed tournament to reuse all settings for your next event
  • Unlock a completed tournament if you need to make corrections

No App Required for Players

Players interact with your tournament through simple web links. Registration, scoring, and results — all accessible from any browser.

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Remote Interfaces
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App Installs Required
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Auto-Refresh Interval
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Ready to Run Your Tournament?

Download the app or open the web dashboard. Start with the free Player plan and upgrade anytime.