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title: How to Set Team Lineups in PTL (Captains)
last_updated: 2026-08-17
description: Guide for Pickleball Team League captains on setting mobile lineups, configuring tiebreakers, accessing scorecards, and managing divisions easily.
url: https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000649188-team-captains:-how-to-setup-lineups-from-your-phone
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# How to Set Team Lineups in PTL (Captains)

This guide walks team captains through setting lineups in Pickleball Team Leagues (PTL) using the mobile interface. The process covers navigating to your team, selecting the right division, setting match lineups, configuring tiebreakers, and accessing scorecards.

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## Step 1 — Open your Team Leagues

1. From the app home screen, tap the **P icon** in the upper left to open the main menu.
2. Choose **Team Leagues** or go to **My Team Leagues** under your name.
3. Tap the heart icon on any league to mark it as a favorite for quick access.

![Tap the P icon, then select Team Leagues from the menu](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/2706a81da6e561fe3c346b8667d2332a.png?v=-1834919980)

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## Step 2 — Enter the Team Dashboard

1. Select your league and tap **My Dashboard**.
2. Choose **Team Dashboard** to access lineup tools, your player roster, game days, and player communication.

![Select Team Dashboard from the My Dashboard screen](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/07e150479f1fa59e7e1522505f7c792c.png?v=-1837182106)

> **Note:** Commissioners and managers may see additional admin dashboards not relevant to captain duties.

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## Step 3 — Select the correct division

If you manage multiple teams or are eligible for more than one division, use the division dropdown to select the correct division before setting lineups. Once selected, the roster and **Schedule** button become available.

![Tap Schedule after selecting your division to view upcoming game days](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/b3b09763706c2581515bbe69d7cc9550.png?v=-1843661665)

> **Note:** Completed game days appear grayed out. Upcoming game days are highlighted and selectable.

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## Step 4 — Set your lineup

1. On the game day page, tap **Set Lineups**.
2. Choose players from the dropdown menus for each match.
3. Tap **Save Lineup** in the corner of each card as you complete it.

![Select players from the dropdowns and save each card before moving on](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/ffbb05a89476f7fa95a295e05e973c26.png?v=-1841392125)

> **Note:** If you cannot set or save your lineup, contact your League Commissioner. Lineup permissions and visibility settings are controlled at the league administration level.

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## Step 5 — Configure tiebreaker matchups

1. Scroll to the bottom of the lineup page and tap the **tiebreaker button**.
2. Confirm the players who would participate by checking each name, or tap **Select All Players**.
3. Tap **Next** to set the player order. Adjust the sequence as needed and tap **Next** again.
4. Review the tiebreaker lineup and tap **Save** if final, or **Edit** to make changes.

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## After saving — matchups and scorecards

Once lineups are saved, tap **Go to Matchup** to view all scorecards for scheduled matches.

- Wait until opponent lineups are entered before printing scorecards so their player names appear on the cards
- Use **Set Lineups** at the top of the page to return and make adjustments if needed
- Enter final scores from the **Go to Game Day** screen when the match concludes

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## Frequently asked questions

### Can I change my lineup after saving it?

Return to the game day page and tap Set Lineups at the top. You can edit or remove your lineup as long as the matchup hasn't been finalized.

### The opponent's lineup is grayed out — is that normal?

Lineup permissions are set by the League Commissioner. Contact them directly — they control whether captains can view, edit, or save lineups.

### I can't save my lineup — what should I do?

Contact your League Commissioner. Lineup visibility and save permissions are controlled at the league administration level and cannot be changed from the captain's view.

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## Related articles

- [Understanding the Team Dashboard in PTL](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000649962-understanding-the-captain-dashboard)
- [How to Enter Scores for Team League Game Days](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000649815-how-to-enter-scores-for-team-league-game-days)

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Questions about setting lineups? Email [support@pickleball.com](mailto:support@pickleball.com).