--- title: How to Configure Scoring and Scheduling Settings for Your Tournament Events in PT last_updated: 2026-06-23 description: Configure Pickleball Tournament event scoring, brackets, courts, scheduling, and player scoring with flexible settings to streamline your tournament management. url: https://pickleball.com/docs/en/article/how-to-configure-scoring-and-scheduling-settings-for-your-tournament-events-in-pt --- # How to Configure Scoring and Scheduling Settings for Your Tournament Events in PT When setting up events in Pickleball Tournaments (PT), a second group of settings controls how matches are scored, how brackets are displayed, how courts are assigned, and how [player scoring](/72000646262-how-to-enable-player-scoring-and-auto-run-your-tournament) works. These settings are configured in the same event setup screen as your core event settings. This article covers each one. * * * ## Playoff settings (round robin events) If you're running a round robin event, you can indicate ahead of time whether the event will include a playoff round and how many teams advance. You can set or change this later during bracket verification, but setting it early helps with scheduling estimates. ![How to Configure Scoring and Scheduling Settings for Your Tournament Events in PT](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/23468926-a831-4587-97a1-25a9d71065f5.png?v=81128980) ## Score format Set the score format for this event (e.g. best 2 of 3, single game to 11, game to 15). You can also configure estimated match duration, timeouts per team, and what type of scoresheet you want printed for the event. These settings pre-fill the bracket verification step — you can always adjust them during verification. ![How to Configure Scoring and Scheduling Settings for Your Tournament Events in PT](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/a68a1811-8681-40be-97b9-a431acca5594.png?v=634521332) ## Show seeds Toggle this on to display seed numbers on the public bracket. Turning it off hides seed numbers but does not change seeding or bracket structure. ![How to Configure Scoring and Scheduling Settings for Your Tournament Events in PT](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/672785e1-e592-4f46-9030-7bdc4bbeb1f4.png?v=1757084032) ## Court assignment When using the Daily Planner or Simulator, you can assign this event to specific courts or allow it to use any available court. Assigning dedicated courts helps with scheduling projection accuracy for large events. ![How to Configure Scoring and Scheduling Settings for Your Tournament Events in PT](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/4c419524-8c31-4137-93f8-877f04ff472c.png?v=2046430567) ## Text notifications If you've enabled the texting service for your tournament, this setting controls what message players receive when their match is placed on the court desk. The wording varies by selection but always includes the court number. ![How to Configure Scoring and Scheduling Settings for Your Tournament Events in PT](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/d38964b5-8a48-4725-8889-d52a00a0d47a.png?v=-1818775284) ## Player scoring Player scoring allows players to enter their own match scores from their phones instead of requiring a tournament staff member to enter scores. When enabled, you can set an auto-confirm window (up to 5 minutes) after which the score is automatically confirmed if neither player disputes it. ![How to Configure Scoring and Scheduling Settings for Your Tournament Events in PT](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/26e09c57-56ec-459b-8d6e-0b1387ee6fed.png?v=-1516772312) > **Note:** If you use auto-confirm, add the auto-confirm window length to your estimated match time when scheduling. A 1-minute auto-confirm window is recommended — it reduces the risk of accidental score entry for the next match while minimizing time lost. Communicate clearly to players that they should enter and confirm scores immediately after each match. Players can also tap a dispute button if a score was entered incorrectly — a disputed score routes to the tournament desk for resolution. * * * ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need to configure these settings before registration opens? No. Score format, playoff settings, and most display settings can be adjusted during bracket verification before the event starts. Setting them in advance saves time at verification but is not required. ### Can I enable player scoring for some events but not others? Player scoring is available per event. You can enable it for some events and not others — for example, enabling it for main draw rounds but not finals. * * * ## Related articles - How to Set Up an Event in Your Tournament in PT — core event setup: skill, age, format, registration settings - How to Verify My Brackets in Live Console - How to Set Starting Times Using Daily Planner * * * Questions about scoring or scheduling settings? Email [support@pickleball.com](mailto:support@pickleball.com).