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title: How to Print Score Sheets in PT
last_updated: 2026-06-26
description: Learn how to access and print official or simple scoresheets using the Live Console for your tournament matches quickly and easily.
url: https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617873-how-to-manually-print-score-sheets
---

# How to Print Score Sheets in PT

Printed score sheets are useful when you're running matches with referees, want a physical record at the score desk, or need to give players a paper version to fill out. Pickleball Tournaments (PT) lets you print all score sheets for an event at once or print them one match at a time, and offers two formats — Official (referee-style) and Simple (player-friendly). This guide walks through both options and explains when to use each.

## Table of Contents

1. [Open the Live Console](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617873-how-to-manually-print-score-sheets#open_the_live_console)
2. [Print all score sheets for an event](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617873-how-to-manually-print-score-sheets#print_all_score_sheets_for_an_event)
3. [Print individual match score sheets](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617873-how-to-manually-print-score-sheets#print_individual_match_score_sheets)
4. [Official vs. Simple score sheet](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617873-how-to-manually-print-score-sheets#official_vs_simple_score_sheet)
5. [Frequently Asked Questions](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617873-how-to-manually-print-score-sheets#frequently_asked_questions)
6. [Related Resources](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617873-how-to-manually-print-score-sheets#related_resources)

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## Open the Live Console

Once logged in to your tournament, open the 3-line menu and select **Live Console**.

![Live Console in the 3-line menu](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/4f184f0074d18123b32164e4682b8d70.png?v=-777429928)
Open Live Console from the 3-line menu.

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## Print all score sheets for an event

If you want to print every score sheet for an event in one batch, use the print icon button next to the event name.

![Print all score sheets button for an event](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/22188cfc257c1e60cff1e79bc5565f7f.png?v=-782671944)
Print all score sheets for an event from the Live Console.

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## Print individual match score sheets

To print matches one at a time, use the link next to the event name. Then scroll to the specific match you want and select either the **Official** or **Simple** score sheet.

![Official and Simple score sheet options for a match](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/624f6ba58f8dc8ba8dbb83fdb2b8c8d7.png?v=-783602321)
Pick Official or Simple for the specific match.

Once a score sheet is printed, the background of its tab turns white so you can easily see which matches still need printing.

![Printed score sheet tab shown in white background](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/f21b800064ab47331ae46587afcae72d.png?v=-781306579)
Printed score sheets are highlighted with a white background.

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## Official vs. Simple score sheet

- **Official score sheet** — the referee-style format with detailed game-by-game tracking. Referees generally prefer or require this format.
- **Simple score sheet** — a cleaner, more player-friendly format. Recommended when players will fill in the score themselves.

> **Note:** If you're running events with player score entry through PT, printed score sheets may not be needed at all. Print sheets only for events where players need to track or hand in a paper record.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do I know which score sheets have already been printed?
PT changes the background of the tab to white once a score sheet has been printed. Tabs that are still highlighted in a different background color haven't been printed yet.

### Can I print score sheets in bulk for the whole tournament?
Score sheet printing is per event — use the print icon next to each event name. For events that share courts, print each event's batch sequentially as matches enter the queue, or use the Print Spooler to auto-print as new matches become available.

### Do I have to print score sheets if I'm using player score entry?
No. With player score entry enabled, players submit scores from their phones and printed sheets aren't required. Some directors still print Simple sheets as a backup or for players who'd rather track on paper.

### Which format do referees expect?
Referees generally prefer or require the Official score sheet because it tracks every point. Simple is the right choice when players are filling in the sheet themselves.

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## Related Resources

- [How to Use Court Desk in PT](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617878-how-to-use-court-desk)
- [How to Verify Your Brackets in Live Console](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617752-how-to-verify-my-brackets-in-live-console)
- [How to Enter Scores and See Bracket Status in Live Console](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000634754-how-to-enter-scores-in-your-event-from-live-console)
- [How to Enable Player Scoring and Auto-Run Your Tournament](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000646262-how-to-enable-player-scoring-and-auto-run-your-tournament)

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Questions about printing score sheets? Email [support@pickleball.com](mailto:support@pickleball.com).