Register players or teams
Build the participant list through QR joining, then use individual or team formats where supported.
Competition management
Tournament software for pub competitions
PubPlay gives the host a structured way to register competitors, generate supported fixtures, enter results and keep the tournament visible around the venue.
Individual and team setup
Round robin and knockout
Scores, standings and TV display
A tournament the room can follow
Keep fixtures and results in one live event record
A pub competition becomes harder to coordinate as soon as several matches are active and players need to know who plays next. PubPlay keeps the host's fixture view connected to player and public displays.
Generate the draw
Create round-robin fixtures or a knockout bracket after registration is ready and prevent late additions from changing the field.
Advance the competition
Record results, update standings and allow supported knockout winners to progress through the bracket.
Supported tournament formats
Choose the structure that matches the competition
PubPlay covers the regular formats needed for many pub darts, pool and other venue competitions without claiming specialist league or officiating features.
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Individual round robin
Generate fixtures so registered individuals meet across the group and standings update from recorded results.
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Team round robin
Organize registered teams through a round-robin schedule and keep team standings visible.
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Knockout
Generate the bracket, handle supported byes and progress winners as match results are entered.
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High-score alternative
Use a ranked high-score event when the competition is based on points rather than head-to-head fixtures.
Host controls
Practical tournament management without unsupported extras
The Android host app is the operational console. Staff confirm the participant list, generate the competition, record scores and decide when the event is finished.
PubPlay does not currently claim double elimination, automatic board assignment, referee assignment, season-long leagues or push notifications.
- Player and team participation records
- Fixture and match history
- Live standings and completed results
- Browser display for a pub TV or projector
- Completed tournament archive
Practical questions
Before you run the night
Which tournament formats are supported?
PubPlay supports individual round robin, team round robin and knockout competitions. High-score events are also available when head-to-head fixtures are not needed.
Does knockout progression happen automatically?
The bracket progresses supported winners after the host records match results, including supported handling for byes.
Does PubPlay assign dartboards or pool tables?
No. Venue staff manage physical boards, tables and officiating separately.
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