From tournament draws to player ratings, ladder rankings to payment collection — Playgrade handles it all so you can focus on the game.
TOURNAMENTS
Set up tournaments in minutes with automated draws, scheduling, and live scoring. Playgrade handles the logistics so you can focus on the sport.
Multiple formats
Single elimination, double elimination, round-robin, group stages, or custom combinations.
Automated draws
Seeded or random draws generated instantly. No more manual bracket sheets or spreadsheets.
Live scoring
Scores are entered in real-time by officials or players. Results flow instantly to brackets and spectators.
Court scheduling
Assign matches to courts with time slots. Players and officials see their schedule at a glance.
Registration & check-in
Players register and pay online. Check-in on tournament day with a single tap.
Spectator view
Share a live tournament link. Spectators follow brackets, scores, and results without logging in.
RATINGS
The PGR (Playgrade Rating) system uses the Glicko-2 algorithm to give every player an accurate, evolving skill rating per sport and format.
Glicko-2 algorithm
A proven rating system that accounts for opponent strength, match context, and rating certainty.
1.0 to 10.0 scale
An intuitive scale that makes it easy to understand where you stand relative to others.
Per sport & format
Separate ratings for each sport (badminton, tennis, etc.) and format (singles, doubles).
Rating progression
New players start as self-rated, progress to provisional after 3 matches, and become tournament-rated after 10+.
Visual history
Charts and trend lines show how your rating has changed over weeks, months, and seasons.
Fair matchmaking
Use ratings to seed tournaments, create balanced groups, and suggest competitive matchups.
LADDERS
Ladders provide a continuous competitive format where players challenge each other, climb the rankings, and stay active between tournaments.
Leapfrog system
Beat a higher-ranked player and take their position. Everyone between shifts down.
Challenge rules
Configure how far up a player can challenge, cooldown periods, and match deadlines.
Multiple categories
Run separate ladders by age group, skill level, gender, or any custom category.
Automated position updates
Positions update instantly after scores are entered. No manual spreadsheet management.
Late join support
New players can join an active ladder and get placed at the bottom or at a position you choose.
Season resets
Reset positions at the end of a season or carry them over. Full history is preserved.
PAYMENTS
Integrated Razorpay payments let you collect tournament and ladder fees during registration. Players pay online, you get clear financial reports.
Razorpay integration
Accept payments via UPI, cards, net banking, and wallets through a trusted payment gateway.
Pay during registration
Fees are collected as part of the registration flow. No separate payment links or bank transfers.
Automatic reconciliation
Every payment is linked to a registration. See who has paid and who hasn't at a glance.
Financial reports
Download payment reports per tournament or ladder. Track revenue across events and seasons.
Refund management
Process refunds for withdrawals or cancellations directly from the dashboard.
Multi-event billing
Charge different fees per category or event within the same tournament.