Run a horseshoes tournament from a phone
Horseshoe tournaments run on a row of pits, and the work is calling the next match to the next free pit. The bracket does that and advances winners as each game is scored on a phone.
- Enter each inning: ringer 3, closest shoe 1, up to 6 an inning
- Cancellation (backyard and NHPA to 40) or count-all scoring
- Shoe-count games: 40 or 50 shoes, highest score wins
- Exact-21 bust, skunk, cap and handicap house rules
Which format suits a horseshoes event
Bracket generator
Type in the names, pick a format, and get a bracket you can print or run live. No account, no watermark on the printout, and no li…
Round robin
Everyone plays everyone. The generator builds the full schedule round by round, so nobody sits out twice in a row and nobody has t…
Double elimination
One loss does not end your day. Losers drop into a second bracket and can play all the way back to the final, which is why serious…
King of the hill
Winner stays on, loser goes to the back of the queue. The format for drop-in nights where people arrive and leave whenever they li…
The parts that usually need a whiteboard
Pits
Name each pit and matches go to whichever frees up first. Pitchers get a push notification when they are up.
Game length
Cancellation to 21 or 40, or count-all by shoe count: set it once for the whole event.
House rules
Exact 21, skunk and handicaps for a club with mixed abilities apply to every match.
Horseshoes tournament FAQ
How do I run a horseshoes tournament?
Create the event, choose single or double elimination or a round robin, add the pitchers and name the pits. Matches are assigned to free pits and winners advance automatically.
Can a horseshoe league use count-all scoring?
Yes. Pick count-all with an inning limit, and the highest score after the last inning wins each game.
Can I print a horseshoes bracket?
Yes. The printable bracket generator is free and needs no account.
No public horseshoes tournaments are listed right now. Browse the directory for other events, or create one and it appears here for players to find.