So You Want to Be an Organizer?

Hosting a tournament is the best way to build a local Beyblade community. But if you've never done it before, it can feel overwhelming.

Don't worry—we've got you covered. Here is your step-by-step checklist.

1. Secure a Venue

You don't need a convention center. Most grassroots tournaments start in:

• Local Game Stores (LGS): Ask if you can use their tables on a slow night (Tuesday/Wednesday).
• Public Parks: Great for summer, but wind can be an issue for stadiums.
• Community Centers: Often rent rooms for cheap.

Tip: Always bring folding tables. You never know if the venue will have enough space for 8-10 stadiums.

2. Gather Equipment

For a 16-player tournament, you ideally need:

• 4 Stadiums (1 per 4 players).
• Stopwatches (phones work fine).
• Backup Parts (bits/ratchets) for new players.

3. The Ruleset

At the moment, BeyBracket supports one primary format designed for competitive play:

• Swiss -> Elimination: All players compete in Swiss rounds (no eliminations), and the Top 8 move to a Single Elimination bracket.
• Scoring: Matches are played to 4 Points during the Swiss stage.
• Finals: The Grand Finals are played to 7 Points for that championship intensity.
• Deck Format vs. 3on3: Decide if players bring 3 fixed beys or a deck they can switch from.

4. Using BeyBracket

This is the easy part.

1. Create an Account and switch to "Organizer Mode".
2. Create Tournament: Set the name, location, and date.
3. Check-in Players: Share the link or QR code so players can join from their phones.
4. Start Tournament: BeyBracket handles all the pairings.
5. Enter Scores: You (or the players) can report scores directly.

5. Prizes

You don't need big cash prizes.

• Beyblades: A rare booster or a new starter is always hype.
• Trophies: 3D printed trophies are cheap and beloved.
• Store Credit: If hosting at a shop, this helps the venue too!

Ready to launch? Create your tournament now!