The teams step turns registered players into competition-ready teams. On Sideout, organizers create each team, select available players, track payment status, and only then draw groups or brackets more safely.
Updated: 2026-04-27
Step by step
Open tournament management and go to Teams.
Review registered participants and identify who is not assigned to a team yet.
Add a new team and choose a name that is easy to recognize in standings or brackets.
Select players for the team according to the configured team size: pair or quartet.
If the tournament has an entry fee, track teams awaiting payment and confirm each team as payment is received.
Review all confirmed teams before drawing groups or brackets.
When there are at least two confirmed teams and the list is correct, draw the tournament structure.
Frequently asked questions
When should I register teams?
After the tournament format is defined and players have registered. This lets you create pairs or quartets according to the correct setup.
How do I confirm payments?
When the tournament has an entry fee, teams may appear as awaiting payment. The organizer confirms each team as payment is received outside the app.
When should I draw groups or brackets?
After reviewing confirmed teams, payments, and player attendance. Draw the tournament when the list is stable.
Can I change teams later?
Avoid changing teams after drawing or starting the tournament to preserve match, group, bracket, and result organization.
What happens to unassigned players?
Registered players who have not been placed on a team remain available for selection until they are added to a team.