A guide for pool tournament organizers

Pool tournament software for the event, not just the draw.

Brackets Manager runs on Windows and helps organizers set up the field, choose a supported format, seed players, assign tables, and record results. Eligible new Windows installations include three complimentary Basic brackets for complete local tournaments.

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Choose a setup that fits your event

When paper is enough

A one-time draw, small field, or event with no shared updates may only need a printed bracket and a score sheet. The free event-day sheet helps you plan entries, format, tables, match calls, and closeout without installing software.

When a Windows command center helps

Use Brackets Manager when the organizer wants one local place to build the bracket, add and seed participants, assign playing locations, enter results, and advance matches during the event.

When players need connected access

Eligible new installations include three complimentary Basic brackets for local operation. A paid Pro bracket adds live web brackets, online registration and scoring, browser-based player and operator tools, and text messaging.

Pick the format before entries close

Brackets Manager supports single elimination, double elimination, round robin, and pool play. Decide the format and advancement rules early so players know what a win, a loss, or a tie means.

Compare the four formats

A practical pool-tournament workflow

Set the rules. Choose the format, race length, seeding or draw method, bye handling, pool advancement, tie-breaks, and no-show policy.
Estimate the workload. Count matches, list usable tables, and allow time for breaks and late starts. Match totals are not a finish-time promise; try the match-count and table-workload estimator.
Prepare the event list. Confirm entries and table names, then tell players where to find their opponent and who records or corrects a score. Use the pool tournament checklist and its copyable rules template.
Run the bracket. Set up the tournament on the Windows PC, add and seed players, assign locations, and record results as matches finish. Keep the printable event-day sheet nearby for staffing and closeout notes.

Questions before you choose

Does Brackets Manager run in a web browser?

The tournament command center is Windows software. Eligible new installations include three complimentary Basic brackets for complete local tournaments. Paid Pro brackets add connected live web brackets and browser-based tools for players and operators.

Which pool tournament formats does it support?

Single elimination, double elimination, round robin, and pool play. The exact event setup depends on how you define groups, advancement, and tie-breaks.

Are the complimentary Basic brackets live online?

No. Complimentary Basic brackets run locally from the Windows PC. Live web brackets, online registration and scoring, browser-based player and operator tools, and text messaging require paid Pro.

What should I plan before tournament day?

Set the format, race length, seeding and byes, pool advancement and tie-breaks, no-show rules, table assignments, and score-reporting process before entries close.

Run a local tournament from Windows

Eligible new Windows installations include three complimentary Basic brackets for complete local tournaments. Choose a supported format and keep setup, tables, and results together on the event PC. Connected tools are available with a paid Pro bracket.

Download Brackets Manager

See formats and the Basic offer Read the first-tournament guide