> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create and Configure a Tournament

> Set up a new tournament in Match Point by choosing the sport, format, dates, and seeding method, then publish it so players can register.

Create a tournament to bring together a structured set of matches under one event. This guide walks you through naming your tournament, selecting the sport and bracket format, setting registration and play dates, and configuring how participants are seeded before you publish.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Tournaments">
    From the Match Point dashboard, select **Tournaments** in the left sidebar to view your existing events.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click New Tournament">
    Click the **New Tournament** button in the top-right corner to start the creation flow.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name it and choose sport and format">
    Enter a **Tournament name** and select the **Sport** from the dropdown. Then choose a **Format**: single elimination, double elimination, round robin, or Swiss.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set dates">
    Fill in three date fields:

    * **Registration deadline**: the last moment players can enter
    * **Start date**: when the first matches begin
    * **End date**: the planned conclusion of the event
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set max participants">
    Enter a **Maximum participants** value. This caps registration and determines bracket size. For single and double elimination, Match Point suggests power-of-two bracket sizes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure seeding">
    Choose how participants are ordered in the bracket:

    * **Manual seeding**: you drag and drop the order after registration closes
    * **Ranking-based seeding**: Match Point orders participants by their platform rating or league standing
  </Step>

  <Step title="Publish">
    Click **Publish**. The tournament becomes visible to players and the registration link is activated based on the dates you set.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Changing the tournament format after registration opens will remove any existing brackets and reset all match assignments. If players have already registered, confirm the change with them before proceeding.
</Warning>

## Result

Your tournament appears in the Tournaments list with a **Draft** or **Open** status. Players can now register if the registration window is active, and you can move on to managing brackets once the deadline passes.

## Next steps

* [Open and manage tournament registration](/tournaments/registration)
* [Manage tournament brackets in Match Point](/tournaments/brackets)