> ## Documentation Index
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# Tournaments: Brackets, Registration, and Results

> Match Point tournaments organize matches into structured formats with automatic bracket generation, registration management, and live result tracking for any sport.

A tournament in Match Point is a structured collection of matches that progresses players or teams through rounds until a winner is determined. You can run single elimination brackets, double elimination brackets, round robin pools, or Swiss-system events, all with automated scheduling and real-time score tracking.

## Supported tournament formats

Match Point supports four core tournament structures. Choose the format that best fits your event size, time constraints, and competitive goals.

| Format             | Best for                           | Key trait                                       |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| Single elimination | Large fields, tight schedules      | One loss eliminates a player or team            |
| Double elimination | Fairer outcomes, longer events     | A losers bracket gives one extra chance         |
| Round robin        | Small groups, maximum play         | Every participant plays every other participant |
| Swiss              | Chess, esports, large skill ranges | Pairings adjust each round based on record      |

## What you can do with tournaments

Use Match Point tournaments to handle the full lifecycle of an event: from opening registration and collecting entries, to seeding participants, generating brackets, recording match scores, and publishing final standings.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create a tournament" icon="trophy" href="/tournaments/create-tournament">
    Set up the sport, format, dates, and participant limits for your event.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage brackets" icon="sitemap" href="/tournaments/brackets">
    Generate, view, and adjust brackets after registration closes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Open registration" icon="clipboard-list" href="/tournaments/registration">
    Publish a public link, review entries, and manage waitlists.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>