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# Create a Match in Match Point

> Schedule a new singles, doubles, or team match in Match Point. Add players, pick a court, and set the start time in six quick steps.

Creating a match is the first step to getting players on court. This guide walks you through scheduling a new match, choosing the format, adding participants, and assigning a court and time so the match appears on every relevant calendar and dashboard.

## Prerequisites

Before you create a match, make sure you have at least two players or teams added to your club or tournament. You can add players from the **Players & Teams** section if your roster is still empty.

## Create a match

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Matches tab">
    Log in to Match Point and select your club or tournament. Click **Matches** in the main navigation to open the match list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click New Match">
    Click the **New Match** button in the top-right corner of the match list. This opens the match creation form.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the match format">
    Choose the format that fits your competition:

    * **Singles**: one player versus one player
    * **Doubles**: two-player pairs competing together
    * **Team match**: multiple rubbers grouped under one team result The format controls how many sides you add and how scoring will work.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add players or teams">
    Use the player pickers to assign participants to each side. For singles, select one player per side. For doubles, select two players per side. For team matches, select the two competing teams; their registered players will populate automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the date, time, and court">
    Pick the scheduled start date and time. Then choose the court or venue from the dropdown. Only courts marked as available for that time slot will appear. If you need a court that is not listed, check the court schedule to resolve the conflict first.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the match">
    Review the details and click **Save**. The match is created in the **Scheduled** state and immediately appears on the club calendar, the player dashboards, and the court schedule.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Result

After saving, you see the match detail page. The match status shows as **Scheduled**, and all participants receive a notification with the date, time, and court. You can return to this page at any time to edit details or start scoring.

## Next steps

* [Record scores during a match](/matches/scoring)
* [View and share match results](/matches/results)
* [Manage court availability](/scheduling/courts)