How to run a kickball tournament

Running a kickball event is mostly planning. Set sign-ups, fees, and format first. Game day stays calm.

1. Pick the shape of the event

Decide days, courts or fields, and how many games each team gets.

• Social events fill fast. Set a waitlist.
• Put the field name on every game.
• Send one announcement if weather moves you.

2. Open sign-up

Publish one page with dates, fees, format, and rules. Share that link everywhere.

In The Rooster, that page is your event. Teams sign up. You see who paid. See registration and payments.

3. Choose a format

• Pool play: Even games before a cut.
• Single elimination: A simple championship day.
• Round robin: Social events where everyone plays.
• League season: Weekly games and standings.

4. Build the schedule

Set times and fields. Teams should see the next game without asking you.

Use schedules and brackets so the draw stays live.

5. Run game day

Post scores as games finish. The bracket moves. Teams get the update.

• Take team sign-ups
• Collect fees online
• Publish the field schedule
• Update brackets as games end

6. Keep people in the loop

Send one update if a field or time changes. Skip the group text.

Create the event free, or get free setup help.