Creating a Tournament
Step-by-step guide to setting up your first tournament on ReadyRaider.
Before You Start
To create a tournament, you'll need:
- A ReadyRaider account (free to create)
- Optional: A Squad or Organization to host the tournament under
Step 1: Start Creating
Navigate to the Tournaments page and click the "Create Tournament" button. You can also create tournaments from your Dashboard or your Organization's page.
Quick tip: Tournaments created under an Organization will display the Organization's branding and appear on their public page.
Step 2: Basic Information
Fill in the essential details for your tournament:
Tournament Name
Choose a memorable name that describes your event. Example: "Weekly Valorant Friday Night Fight"
Game
Select the game your tournament is for. This helps players find your event.
Description
Provide details about your tournament—rules, prizes, requirements, etc.
Cover Image
Upload a banner image to make your tournament stand out. Recommended size: 1200x400 pixels.
Step 3: Tournament Format
Choose how your tournament will be structured:
Single Elimination
One loss and you're out. Fast-paced, perfect for quick events.
Double Elimination
Players get a second chance through the losers bracket. More competitive.
Round Robin
Everyone plays everyone. Best for smaller groups where fairness matters.
Note
Step 4: Schedule & Registration
Set when your tournament takes place and how players can join:
Start Date & Time
When the tournament begins. Make sure to account for different time zones.
Registration Type
- Open: Anyone can register
- Invite Only: Only invited players can join
- Approval Required: You approve each registration
Max Participants
Set a cap on how many players or teams can join. Leave blank for unlimited.
Check-in Window (Optional)
Require participants to check in before the tournament starts. Those who don't check in are removed from the bracket.
Step 5: Review & Create
Review all your settings and click "Create Tournament". Your tournament will be created in draft mode, allowing you to make changes before publishing.
Tip
What's Next?
- • Share your tournament link to attract participants
- • Monitor registrations from your dashboard
- • Generate the bracket when registration closes
- • Start the tournament and report match results