Feature breadth has a cost
A platform built for large online events brings many options that a local sports tournament rarely needs.
Turniermeister or Toornament?
Toornament is a powerful platform for esports and large online events. Turniermeister is focused on clubs and organizers running real sports tournaments on site — simple to operate, with group stages and live results.
Focused, not overloaded
Built for on-site play
Live results
Free forever in demo mode. No credit card.
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Hosted in Germany
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One-time purchase, no subscription
When a large esports platform is more than you need
Toornament is strong for big online and esports events. For a club tournament run on a field or in a hall, a broad esports platform can quickly feel like overkill.
Esports-first, not on-site-first
Workflows tuned for online esports do not always match running a tournament on a field with helpers and spectators.
Setup can feel heavy
For a single club event, a deep configuration layer often slows down the day instead of helping.
What Turniermeister keeps simple
Focused on real sports tournaments
Group stage, final round, fields and schedule for events that actually take place on site.
Quick to set up
Create the schedule and start — without configuring a large online platform first.
Live execution on site
Results, standings and upcoming matches stay current and visible to everyone during the event.
Clear, mobile interface
A modern UI works on laptop, tablet and phone, even on a busy tournament day.
Run your tournament live in 5 steps
How to plan your tournament with Turniermeister and run it live on site — without the overhead of a large online platform.
- 01
Choose a format
Pick a knockout round, league or group stage plus knockout — matching team count and available time.
- 02
Add teams
Enter teams or participants; Turniermeister calculates all matches automatically.
- 03
Set fields and schedule
Add fields, courts and start times so the on-site schedule stays realistic.
- 04
Enter results live
Enter results on the day — standings and upcoming matches update instantly.
- 05
Share live
Make the schedule and standings visible via link or QR code for participants and spectators.
Toornament and Turniermeister compared
Both run tournaments. The difference lies in scope and the focus on on-site sports events versus large online ones.
| Criterion | Toornament | Turniermeister |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Esports and large online events. | Sports tournaments run on site. |
| Complexity | Broad platform with many options. | Focused and quick to set up. |
| Group stage + knockout | Available. | Groups and the final round connect directly. |
| Tables & standings | Available for online formats. | Points, goal difference and ranking computed automatically. |
| Multiple fields | Less focus on fields and helpers. | Multiple fields, courts and start times can be planned. |
| Sharing with participants | Shareable via the platform. | Live status via link or QR code, always current. |
| Getting started | Feature-rich, more onboarding. | Quick to set up and free to test. |
| Live results | Strong for online brackets. | Results, standings and next matches live. |
For large esports and online events, Toornament is strong. For club sports tournaments run on site, Turniermeister is the more focused fit.
Who Turniermeister fits better
- Clubs and organizers running sports events
- Tournaments with a group stage and final round
- Events with multiple fields or courts
- Teams that want a quick, focused setup
When Toornament is the right choice
- You run large esports or gaming events
- You need deep online platform features
- On-site execution is not the priority
- You manage many participants fully online
Toornament or Turniermeister?
Two questions help you decide.
Online esports or on-site sports?
For large online esports events, Toornament fits. For sports tournaments on site, Turniermeister is more focused.
How much platform do you need?
If a broad feature set feels like overkill for one club event, a focused tool is usually faster.
What organizers say
No more spreadsheets! Create brackets, add teams, share results live – all in one place.
Our participants love the live ticker. And I love that I no longer have to send everything via WhatsApp.
Our tournament for 24 teams was set up in 5 minutes. Super easy and results were instantly visible for everyone.
Pricing
One plan, everything included. Test free forever in demo mode.
All features included
- Up to 100 tournaments per tournament type
- All modes incl. league and long-term formats
- Unlimited teams & participants
- Live ticker
- Sponsor logos
- Email invitations
- Templates (100) & 300 saved teams
- Unlimited co-organizers
Coming soon
- Advanced statistics
- PDF export
- Calendar integration
- Custom branding
- 100 archived tournaments
- Add photos to tournaments
- Listed in Turniermeister search
No risk: in demo mode you test Turniermeister free forever – one tournament per type, kept private. Public tournament pages are a Premium feature. Start demo mode
Large Organizers
For associations & large events with specific requirements – we'll put together a tailored offer.
Founder offer
Founder Edition
Help shape Turniermeister as an early founding member.
You are not just buying access — you are helping shape the product. As a Founder, you get a direct line to the team, and your feedback helps decide what we build next.
Be one of the first 50 and help shape the tournament tool you have always wanted.
24 months of full access from purchase date
All current and upcoming features until launch
Direct line to the development team
20% off all future subscriptions
Priority support – your requests come first
Test new features before anyone else
249 € one-time
Compared with 298 € for two years of regular Premium.
Get Founder EditionAvailable until the public launch.
After that, the Founder Edition will no longer be available.
Limited to 50 Founders
If you run tournaments regularly and never want to fight with spreadsheets again, this is for you.
What your participants get
Your subscription doesn't just benefit you – your invited participants also benefit for free.
Live ticker with real-time scores
Calendar integration (Google, Apple, Outlook)
Premium dashboard with upcoming matches
Previous results at a glance
Simple schedule for their own team
Available for all participants in your tournaments – at no extra cost.
User Roles
With Premium you can invite co-organizers. Participants can always follow tournaments for free.
Admin
Full access to all features of your plan.
Co-organizer
Helps you manage tournaments – perfect for helpers.
Participant
Can follow tournaments – ideal for players and spectators.
FAQ: Turniermeister and Toornament
What is the difference between Turniermeister and Toornament?
Toornament is a broad platform for esports and large online events. Turniermeister is focused on sports tournaments run on site, with group stages, fields and live results.
Is Turniermeister easier to set up?
For a single sports event it usually is, because you create a schedule and start instead of configuring a large online platform first.
Does Turniermeister support group stage and final round?
Yes. Groups and the knockout round connect directly and stay controllable live.
Can Turniermeister share live results?
Yes. Results, standings and upcoming matches can be shared live via link or QR code.
Does Turniermeister run without installation?
Yes. Turniermeister runs entirely in the browser on laptop, tablet and phone — no installation or app store.
Can several helpers enter results at the same time?
Yes. Results can be entered in parallel at multiple fields via link, so the organizer does not have to do it all alone.
Does Turniermeister support multiple fields?
Yes. Multiple fields or courts and start times can be planned for a realistic on-site schedule.
When is Toornament the better choice?
When you run large esports or online events and need a broad online platform with deep configuration.
Focused tournament management: try Turniermeister
Try Turniermeister for free and run your sports tournament on site — without the overhead of a large online platform.
Focused, not overloaded
Group stage + knockout
Live results included
Free forever in demo mode. No credit card.