> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.spicerack.gg/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating Tournaments

> Step-by-step guide to creating and configuring tournaments in Spicerack

# Creating Tournaments

This guide covers the tournament creation features in Spicerack.

## Tournament Creation Steps

1. Navigate to the Events section in your admin dashboard
2. Click the "Create Tournament" button
3. Fill in the basic tournament information
4. Configure additional settings
5. Review and publish your tournament

## Tournament Configuration Features

### Basic Information

* **Tournament Name**: Input field for tournament name
* **Format**: Dropdown for game format selection (e.g., Modern, Pioneer)
* **Date and Time**: Calendar and time selector
* **Player Cap**: Numerical input for maximum participants

### Registration Settings

* **Registration Period**: Date range selector for open/close dates
* **Cost**: Pricing input field
* **Visibility Options**:
  * Public: Visible to everyone
  * Unlisted: Accessible via direct link
  * Private: Restricted access controls

### Decklist Configuration

* Decklist submission toggle
* Submission deadline settings
* Validation rule configuration
* Deck check options

### Payment Configuration

* Payment processing toggle
* Payment method selection
* Deadline settings
* Refund policy options

## Advanced Configuration Options

### Tournament Structure

* Round number selector
* Playoff options (top 8/4/etc.)
* Time limit settings
* Pairings configuration

### Prize Structure

* Prize pool input
* Distribution configuration
* Special prize options
* Payout method settings

### Additional Features

* Waitlist configuration
* Player communication settings
* Custom field options
* Tournament description editor
* Rules documentation tools

## Template Features

The tournament template system includes:

1. Template creation from existing tournaments
2. Template library management
3. Template application to new events
4. Template editing capabilities
5. Sharing and importing options

## Configuration Sections

1. **Information Section**

   * Name and format
   * Date and location
   * Description and details
   * Media upload options

2. **Registration Section**

   * Registration settings
   * Player cap configuration
   * Waitlist options
   * Player information fields

3. **Structure Section**

   * Rounds configuration
   * Playoff settings
   * Timing parameters
   * Match structure options

4. **Finance Section**
   * Entry fee configuration
   * Prize pool management
   * Payment processing options
   * Financial reporting tools

## Common Configuration Scenarios

### Standard Tournament Setup

* Basic information entry
* Registration period setting
* Player cap configuration
* Format selection and structure

### Entry Fee Management

* Free tournament setup
* Paid entry configuration
* Multiple price points
* Discount code implementation

### Registration Control

* Visibility setting selection
* Registration timing configuration
* Approval workflow setup
* Waitlist configuration

## Next Steps

After creating your tournament:

* [Manage Tournament Registration](/events/registration-management)
* [Configure Tournament Operations](/events/during-tournament)
* [Set Up Results Tracking](/events/post-tournament)

## Troubleshooting Features

The system includes tools for addressing common setup issues:

* **Configuration Validation**: Identifies missing required fields
* **Registration Testing**: Verifies registration workflow
* **Payment Testing**: Confirms payment configuration
* **Template Compatibility**: Checks template application