Esports tournaments, levelled up
Stop wrangling Discord messages and manual brackets. PlayMetric handles check-ins, seeding by rank, and bracket progression for online and LAN events — so you can focus on the competition, not the admin.
Sound familiar?
Running esports tournaments shouldn't be this hard
Check-in and no-shows derail the bracket
Players register but do not show up. Without a proper check-in window, organisers scramble to reseed brackets, reassign byes, and notify opponents — all while the event start time slips.
Seeding across different games and ranks is guesswork
Each game has its own ranking system. Translating Valorant ranks, League tiers, or Elo ratings into a fair bracket seed requires manual effort and still ends up feeling arbitrary.
Online logistics are scattered across platforms
Brackets on one site, comms on Discord, signups on a Google Form, results reported via DMs. No single source of truth means missed matches, disputed results, and frustrated players.
How it works
Three steps to a better tournament
Create your tournament
Choose your game and format — single elimination, double elimination, Swiss, or round robin. Set check-in windows, match rules, and whether the event is online or LAN.
Players register and check in
Share a registration link. Players sign up with their in-game name and rank. Before the event starts, a check-in window opens — only confirmed players get placed in the bracket.
Run the bracket with live results
Players report match results through the event page. The bracket advances automatically, and the next round is generated as soon as all matches in the current round are complete.
Formats
Every esports format, covered
Single Elimination
Classic knockout bracket. Fast and decisive — ideal for large online events where time is limited. Seeded or random draw with automatic bye placement.
Double Elimination
Players need two losses to be eliminated. Winners and losers brackets merge in a grand final. The standard format for competitive esports events that reward consistency.
Swiss System
Players with similar records are paired each round. More matches than knockout, fairer than round robin for large fields. Great for qualifying stages in larger circuits.
Round Robin Groups + Playoffs
Teams compete in round robin groups, then top finishers advance to a playoff bracket. Balances game time with competitive integrity — common in professional esports leagues.
Best-of Series
Matches played as best-of-3 or best-of-5 game series. Configurable per round — for example, best-of-1 in groups, best-of-3 in semis, best-of-5 in the grand final.
Built for esports organisers
Whether you're running a local club night or a regional championship, PlayMetric adapts to how you organise esports.
- Community online tournaments — Discord communities and content creators running weekly or monthly online brackets for 16–128 players with automated check-in, seeding, and result reporting.
- LAN events and gaming cafes — In-person events at LAN centres or conventions with station assignments, check-in kiosks, and live bracket displays. Manage multiple game titles from one dashboard.
- Competitive league seasons — Multi-week leagues with Swiss or round robin formats, culminating in a playoff bracket. Track standings, head-to-head records, and map statistics across the season.
No app install. No special hardware. Just a browser.
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