{"Status":true,"Message":"","Response":{"post":{"postuid":"72000634754","tenantuid":"45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903","projectuid":"4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919","title":"How to Enter Scores and See Bracket Status in Live Console","slug":"72000634754-how-to-enter-scores-in-your-event-from-live-console","html":"\u003Cp\u003EOnce your event is up and running in Pickleball Tournaments (PT), you\u0027ll spend most of tournament day in the Live Console \u2014 you can enter match scores in your court desk, have players enter them, or enter match scores in the live console and keep an eye on where each bracket stands. \u0026nbsp;This is especially helpful if you have players enter scores or are running a team event. \u0026nbsp;This guide walks through how to enter scores match by match, what the green checkmark means, and how to use the \u003Cb\u003EAt a Glance\u003C/b\u003E view to keep tabs on every running bracket at once. Watch the short video below or follow the step-by-step instructions for full detail.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ciframe src=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/embed/_H8ICVEs-3g\u0022 width=\u0022640\u0022 height=\u0022360\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022 allowfullscreen=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003C/iframe\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022table_of_contents\u0022\u003ETable of Contents\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000634754-how-to-enter-scores-and-see-bracket-status-in-live-console#how_to_enter_scores\u0022\u003EHow to enter scores\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000634754-how-to-enter-scores-and-see-bracket-status-in-live-console#see_bracket_status_at_a_glance\u0022\u003ESee bracket status at a glance\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000634754-how-to-enter-scores-and-see-bracket-status-in-live-console#frequently_asked_questions\u0022\u003EFrequently Asked Questions\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000634754-how-to-enter-scores-and-see-bracket-status-in-live-console#related_resources\u0022\u003ERelated Resources\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022how_to_enter_scores\u0022\u003EHow to enter scores\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Ch3 id=\u00221_confirm_your_event_is_on_the_running_tab\u0022\u003E1. Confirm your event is on the Running tab\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce in \u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617752-how-to-verify-my-brackets-in-live-console\u0022\u003ELive Console\u003C/a\u003E, your event must be listed on the \u003Cb\u003ERunning\u003C/b\u003E tab before you can enter scores.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022833\u0022 data-height=\u0022236\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/6fb5050c68900fac952d2acc9b0a5f68.png?v=-1366853769\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 833px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Live Console Running tab\u0022/\u003E\u003Ch3 id=\u00222_open_the_event\u0022\u003E2. Open the event\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScroll to the event you want to enter scores on and click the link next to the event name.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022558\u0022 data-height=\u0022113\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/2936250f7f936682d9e8f0c27133d048.png?v=-1364057200\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 558px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Event link in the Running tab\u0022/\u003E\u003Ch3 id=\u00223_click_directly_on_the_player_names\u0022\u003E3. Click directly on the player names\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScroll down to the match you want to enter results for and click directly on the names of the players.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022439\u0022 data-height=\u002287\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/61c2983a6589429f78fccca2814092b3.png?v=-1364735450\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 439px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Player names in a match row\u0022/\u003E\u003Ch3 id=\u00224_enter_the_score_and_save\u0022\u003E4. Enter the score and save\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA score box appears. In the fields below the player names, enter the score each team had. A green checkmark appears next to the winner\u0027s name as a built-in sanity check \u2014 if the checkmark is on the wrong team, the score is reversed. Once everything looks right, click \u003Cb\u003ESave\u003C/b\u003E. The score is now recorded.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/50931acd775e0037d10343267aa2527d.png?v=-1369717519\u0022 data-width=\u0022525\u0022 data-height=\u0022245\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 525px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Score entry box with green checkmark next to the winner\u0022/\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003EGreen checkmark confirms the winning side based on the scores entered.\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022see_bracket_status_at_a_glance\u0022\u003ESee bracket status at a glance\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile a bracket is running, click \u003Cb\u003EAt a Glance\u003C/b\u003E next to any running bracket in the Live Console to see a live snapshot of where the event stands. It\u0027s a quick read on bracket progress without needing to open the full bracket view \u2014 ideal when you\u0027re juggling several events at once, moving between courts, or fielding questions from players and captains.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/daa581b4-50bd-4c52-9613-4f950c1e0152.png?v=1329063823\u0022 data-width=\u0022854\u0022 data-height=\u0022100\u0022 style=\u0022\u0022 alt=\u0022At a Glance link next to a running bracket\u0022/\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003EClick At a Glance next to a running bracket.\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe At a Glance view gives you a quick read on where the event stands so you can confirm play is progressing as expected, spot bottlenecks, and know which matches are still in the queue.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/ed5fedf6-f97b-4c71-975c-94c2b451484b.png?v=1603850564\u0022 data-width=\u0022587\u0022 data-height=\u0022492\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 587px;\u0022 alt=\u0022At a Glance snapshot of a running bracket\u0022/\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003EAt a Glance snapshot showing live bracket progression.\u003C/figcaption\u003E\u003C/figure\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse \u003Cb\u003EAt a Glance\u003C/b\u003E for a fast status check across multiple running brackets. Open the full event view when you need to enter scores, edit a match, or review bracket details in depth.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022frequently_asked_questions\u0022\u003EFrequently Asked Questions\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat does the green checkmark mean when entering a score?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe green checkmark appears next to the player or team with the higher score \u2014 so it acts as a quick sanity check that you entered the scores on the correct sides. If the checkmark lands on the wrong team, you\u0027ve likely reversed the scores. Swap the values and save.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhy can\u0027t I enter scores for my event?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScores can only be entered once an event is on the \u003Cb\u003ERunning\u003C/b\u003E tab in Live Console. If your event is on Pending or Setup, you\u0027ll need to start it before scoring is available. See \u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617752-how-to-verify-my-brackets-in-live-console\u0022\u003EHow to Verify Your Brackets in Live Console\u003C/a\u003E for details on getting an event ready to run.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECan I edit a score after saving it?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes. Click directly on the player names for that match again to reopen the score box, adjust the values, and save. As long as the bracket isn\u0027t locked, you can correct scores at any time.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat\u0027s the difference between At a Glance and opening the full bracket?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt a Glance is a snapshot view \u2014 great for a fast status check on a running bracket without leaving the Live Console screen. Opening the full bracket gives you full control: entering and editing scores, reviewing details match by match, and managing the bracket directly. Use At a Glance for monitoring and the full view for action.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECan players or captains see the At a Glance view?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt a Glance is a tournament-director view inside the Live Console. Players and captains see bracket progression through the public bracket page on the tournament\u0027s listing \u2014 they don\u0027t access Live Console directly.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022related_resources\u0022\u003ERelated Resources\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617752-how-to-verify-my-brackets-in-live-console\u0022\u003EHow to Verify Your Brackets in Live Console\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617885-how-to-close-and-lock-a-bracket-in-pt\u0022\u003EHow to Close and Lock a Bracket in PT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000617873-how-to-print-score-sheets-in-pt\u0022\u003EHow to Print Score Sheets in PT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000646262-how-to-enable-player-scoring-and-auto-run-your-tournament\u0022\u003EHow to Enable Player Scoring and Auto-Run Your Tournament\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENeed a hand with score entry or monitoring brackets? Reach out to \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:support@pickleball.com\u0022\u003Esupport@pickleball.com\u003C/a\u003E and we\u0027ll get you sorted before the next round starts.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cscript type=\u0022application/ld\u002Bjson\u0022\u003E\r\n{\r\n  \u0022@context\u0022: \u0022https://schema.org\u0022,\r\n  \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022FAQPage\u0022,\r\n  \u0022mainEntity\u0022: [\r\n{\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Question\u0022,\r\n    \u0022name\u0022: \u0022What does the green checkmark mean when entering a score?\u0022,\r\n    \u0022acceptedAnswer\u0022: {\r\n    \u0022@type\u0022: \u0022Answer\u0022,\r\n    \u0022text\u0022: \u0022The green checkmark appears next to the player or team with the higher score \u2014 so it acts as a quick sanity check that you entered the scores on the correct sides. If the checkmark lands on the wrong team, you\u0027ve likely reversed the scores. 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