Padel knockout
generated automatically
From group stage to knockout in a single click. Slams builds the bracket, sets the seeding and updates the results. You focus on running the tournament.
How a knockout tournament works in Slams
In a knockout tournament, the loser of every match is out straight away. That keeps it exciting for players and easy to follow for the organiser. Each round halves the number of remaining teams until a single champion is left.
Slams pairs this with a group stage by default: teams first play a group phase to settle into the level, and then the top teams move on to the knockout. You decide how many teams advance from each group.
From group stage to champion in four steps
Group stage
Teams play their group matches. Slams tracks points, sets and goal difference automatically.
Selection
You decide how many teams advance from each group. Slams sorts on the group standings and builds the entry list for the knockout.
Bracket generated
Slams builds the knockout bracket with the right seeding. Top seeds are placed on opposite sides.
Knockout played
Results go in round by round. The bracket updates itself. After the final the champion is decided.
Everything for your knockout tournament
Automatic bracket
Slams builds the knockout bracket from the group standings or from manual seeding. No calculations needed.
Combine groups and knockout
The most popular format: a group stage followed by a knockout. Set it up in a single tournament.
Adjust by hand
Want to add a team or tweak the seeding after all? You can, any time, from the dashboard.
Live bracket on your club page
The bracket is live on your club page. Players follow the progress without an account.
Results entered by players
Players enter their result. The admin confirms. The winner advances automatically.
Multiple levels at once
Men, women and mixed in one tournament, each with its own knockout round.
Frequently asked questions
In a knockout tournament each team plays just one match per round. The loser is out, the winner moves on to the next round. This continues until one winner remains. Slams generates the bracket automatically based on the number of teams.
Slams sets the seeding automatically from the group standings when you combine it with a group stage. You can also seed by hand if you prefer. Top seeds only meet in the final.
Yes. This is the most common format: a group stage followed by a knockout round. Slams works out who advances from each group automatically. You can also decide which teams go through yourself.
The Starter plan supports up to 50 teams. The Pro plan is unlimited. Slams generates a valid bracket for any number of teams, including byes for brackets that are not a power of two.
Yes. The knockout bracket is live on the public club page. Players see their next match and the progress of other pairs right away.
Players enter their result through the club page. The admin confirms. Once confirmed, the winner moves on to the next round in the bracket automatically.
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