Frequently Asked Questions

TurnierOS is a free, open-source platform for the complete management of sports tournaments. From planning through execution to follow-up – all in one system.

Main features:

• 5-step tournament wizard for quick creation
• Match centre for live results
• TV mode for venue screens
• Helper system without login
• Club and team management

Preparation is permanently free – you can create tournaments, manage teams and generate schedules without paying.

For the execution on tournament day (match center, TV mode, live results, PDF print) one-time costs apply from 10 € – no subscription, no hidden fees. Details on the Prices page.

TurnierOS is sport-agnostic and works for all team sports:

• Football, handball, volleyball, basketball
• Hockey, tennis, badminton, table tennis
• And many more...

The system works with points and results – whether goals, sets or points.

As organizer:Yes, an account is required to create and manage tournaments.

As visitor/spectator:No, live schedules and standings are publicly accessible.

As helper: No, with the helper link you can enter results without login.

With the 5-step wizard your tournament is ready in minutes:

1. Basic data: Enter name, date, venue, age class
2. Teams:Add teams or pick from the club database
3. Tournament format:Choose group phase, knockout or combination
4. Groups: Distribute teams to groups via drag & drop
5. Schedule: Have it generated automatically, set start time

The schedule is automatically calculated with the optimal algorithm!

• Group stage: Round robin within the group
• Knockout: Direct elimination upon defeat
• Groups + KO:Group phase first, then knockout rounds for the best teams
• League:Round robin across a whole season

Yes! After automatic generation you can:

• Edit individual matches
• Change times
• Assign fields
• Swap or move matches

The system checks for conflicts (e.g. a team playing twice at the same time).

In TurnierOS there is a hierarchy:

• Event:The big picture (e.g. "Summer Festival 2025")
• Tournament/Age class: A competition within the event (e.g. "U9", "U11")

This way you can manage multiple tournaments (different age classes) in one event.

TurnierOS guides you with a 3-phase checklist:

• Preparation (15 points): Create tournament, invite teams, create schedule...
• Execution (5 points): Brief helpers, capture results...
• Follow-up (5 points): Finalize results, create export...

Progress is shown as percentage – so you don't forget anything!

The match centre is the heart of tournament day:

• All matches at a glance
• Status light (planned → running → finished)
• Quick entry: one click for +1 goal
• Live tables are updated immediately
• Dashboard with current and upcoming matches

TV mode is designed for big screens in the venue:

• Full-screen presentation without controls
• Current match large in focus
• Tables of all groups
• Automatic rotation of views
• QR code can be shown for spectators
• Announcements can be displayed

Just open the browser in full-screen mode and let it run!

With the helper system, people can enter results without signing in:

1. You create a helper link (with QR code)
2. The helper scans the code with their smartphone
3. They see the matches and can enter results

Perfect for parents or coaches on the sideline!

Yes! Every tournament has a public link (and QR code):

• Current schedule with results
• Live tables of all groups
• Upcoming matches

The page refreshes automatically – no app needed!

There are several ways:

• Manual: You create teams yourself
• Online registration:Teams register themselves via a link (must be enabled)
• Invitation: You send invitation links to clubs

For online registrations you can review and approve entries.

TurnierOS has a 3-level club system:

• "My club": Your own club profile with logo and contact data
• "Club DB":Your local collection of clubs for quick team creation
• Global DB: Verified clubs from all over Germany

When creating teams, matching clubs are suggested via autocomplete!

The coach portal gives coaches limited access:

• View own team
• Follow schedule and results
• Without access to tournament management

You can create trainers in "My club" and give them login credentials.

TurnierOS is fully responsive:

• Desktop/Laptop:Full functionality for organisers
• Tablet:Optimised for entering results
• Smartphone: Helper view and live access
• TV/Display: Special TV mode

All modern browsers work:

• Chrome (recommended)
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

Please use a current version for the best experience.

Yes, multiple export options:

• PDF:Schedules, standings, QR codes for printing
• CSV:Teams, results for Excel & co.

Yes, we take data protection seriously:

• Passwords are stored encrypted
• CSRF protection against attacks
• Role-based access rights
• No sharing with third parties

Details in our privacy policy.

TurnierOS is designed as a PWA (Progressive Web App):

• Can be installed on home screen
• Push notifications possible
• Basic offline view available

An internet connection is required to enter results.