How to create an open match (administrator guide)

Step 1: Open Locations

Navigate to the location section in the admin panel and select your preferred time for creating an open match.

Step 2: Set Basic Reservation Details

• Fill in the required booking details:

• Location: Select the club or venue.

• Date & Time: Choose when the match will take place.

• Court: Select the court (e.g., Platz 1).

• Duration: Set how long the match lasts (e.g., 30 minutes).

• Weeks: Define if this is a recurring booking.

• Number of cancellations allowed: Set cancellation limits if needed.

Step 3: Configure match type

Under Type, choose:

• Shared match

• This enables multiple players to participate and split the booking.

Step 4: Enable Open Match

Check the “Open match” option.

👉 This is the key step:

Enabling this allows other players to discover and join the match themselves.

Step 5: Set Payment Configuration

• Payment type: Select shared (recommended for open matches).

• Payment method: Choose how payments are handled (e.g., online).

Step 6: Define Number of Players

• Set number of players

• You can leave additional player slots empty for open match participants.

Step 8: Set Pricing

• Price: Enter the total price (e.g., €20.00)

• Extra cost (optional): Add any additional fees

• With shared payment, the system will divide costs among players.

Step 9: Add Optional Information

• Note: Add any relevant match details (e.g., skill level, rules)

• Send notification: Keep enabled to notify participants

Step 10: Create the reservation

• Review all details.

• Click “Create reservation”.

• What Happens Next?

• The match becomes visible to other players as an open match.

• Players can join the match themselves until all spots are filled.

• Payments are handled according to your selected configuration.