How Live Scoring
Works
Bring your tournament to life with real-time score updates. Players, spectators, and fans can follow every point from anywhere in the world.
Enabling Live Scoring
Live Scoring is a premium feature that provides real-time match updates to players, spectators, and fans. To enable it for your tournament, follow these simple steps.
Contact PlayMatches Support
Contact PlayMatches Support
Live Scoring is a paid premium feature not included in the standard Pro plan. Reach out to our support team to purchase and enable this feature for your tournament.
- Email us at support@playmatches.com
- Mention your tournament name and dates
- Complete the payment process
- Our team will enable live scoring within 24 hours
Create Your Fixtures
Create Your Fixtures
Once live scoring is enabled, create your tournament fixtures in the PlayMatches Organizer Portal as usual.
- Generate fixtures using automatic or manual mode
- Assign match timings and court numbers
- Ensure all matches are properly scheduled
Get Your Tournament OTP
Get Your Tournament OTP
Find your unique tournament OTP in the Tournament Settings page of the Organizer Portal. This code is used by scorers to connect to your tournament.
- Navigate to Tournament Settings in organizer portal
- Locate the Live Scoring OTP section
- Share this OTP only with authorized scorers
For Referees, Umpires & Scorers
Whether you're a referee, umpire, or designated scorer, follow these steps to start scoring matches live.
Download the App
Get the PlayMatches app from your device's app store.
Enter the Tournament OTP
Open the app and enter the OTP provided by the tournament organizer. This connects you to the correct tournament.
Select Your Court
Choose the court number you're assigned to. The app will show you the scheduled matches for that court.
Start Scoring
Select a match and start scoring! Every point you record is instantly broadcast to all viewers watching live.
About the OTP
The Tournament OTP is a unique code that connects scorers to the correct tournament. It's found in the Tournament Settings page of the Organizer Portal. Only share this code with authorized referees and scorers.
For Players & Spectators
Once live scoring is active, anyone can follow the tournament in real-time without downloading any app.
Live Matches
(5 active)Scores update instantly as they happen on court - no refreshing needed!
Upcoming
(1)See upcoming matches with times, courts, and match configuration.
Viewer Features
Live Now Button
When a tournament is live, a "Live Now" button appears on the tournament details page. Click it to view all live matches.
Real-Time Score Updates
Watch scores update instantly as they happen on court. No refreshing needed - scores appear automatically.
Multiple Matches
Follow multiple matches happening simultaneously across different courts. Perfect for team coaches and supporters.
Upcoming Matches
See the schedule of upcoming matches with times, courts, and team names. Plan when to tune in.
Live Scoring Features
Everything you need for professional live coverage
Instant Updates
Scores appear within milliseconds of being entered by the scorer
Game-by-Game Tracking
See completed games, current game score, and match progress
Multi-Court Support
Track matches across all courts simultaneously
Match Status
Live, finished, and upcoming matches clearly labeled
Auto-Reconnect
Lost connection? The system automatically reconnects
Works Everywhere
View on phone, tablet, or desktop - fully responsive
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about live scoring
Ready to Go Live?
Enable live scoring for your next tournament and give your players and spectators the ultimate real-time experience.