Group Stage Draw
Groups first, playoffs after. The most common tournament there is.
Set up a group stage in SportApp: choose a template with groups and playoffs, set the group sizes and add the teams. SportApp places the teams in the groups automatically according to your settings, and you can move any team by hand. The group results then fill the playoff bracket.
Free for up to 10 teams
How do I set up a group stage?
Pick the template
League + playoffs, or League, playoffs and placement.
Set the groups
Choose how many groups and how big they are.
Place the teams
Automatically by your settings, or by hand.
Play and advance
Group results fill the playoff bracket.
How do teams advance from the groups?
Pick the mode in the tournament settings.
Manual
No automatic advancement. You accept every advancement yourself.
Within the phase
Automatic advancement inside the same phase only.
Always
Fully automatic, from the groups to the final.
Even with full automation you can edit a bracket slot by hand. Placeholder teams such as “Winner of Group A” hold the playoff places until the groups are decided.
What does it cost?
Free for up to 10 teams. Bigger tournaments pay once per tournament.
up to 10 teams
11-60 teams
61-100 teams
any number of teams
Registration fee 2.5% + €3 per team or 2.5% + €2 per player. Card fees included.
Prices include VAT.
Can I place the teams in the groups myself?
Yes. SportApp places the teams automatically according to your settings, and you can move any team to another group by hand. If you hold the draw yourself, place the teams as they were drawn.
Why doesn’t the bracket update after the group games?
Check the automatic advancement setting, accept any pending suggestions on the Advancement page, and make sure every group game has a final result.
Can one division use its own tiebreakers?
Yes. Turn on the per-division override in that division’s settings.
Is it free?
Yes, for tournaments of up to 10 teams. Bigger tournaments pay €49-149 per tournament.
Set up your group stage
Free for up to 10 teams. Groups, playoffs and placement games in one structure.
Free for up to 10 teams