Host a Match Day (Festivals & Round-Robins)
Overview
Host a match day (previously called the Fixture Planner) generates a complete round-robin tournament schedule automatically. Give it your list of teams, the number of pitches, and a few timing details. It works out all the pairings, kick-off times, and pitch assignments, then creates the full fixture list in one go.
Use it for festivals, mini-tournaments, or any event where your squad plays multiple teams across one day.
Opening It
- Tap Fixtures in the bottom navigation
- Tap the + button and select Host a match day
Setting Up the Tournament
Event details
| Field | Required? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tournament name | Optional | e.g. "Spring Festival", appears on the schedule |
| Date | Required | The day of the event |
| Location | Optional | e.g. "Riverside Sports Ground" |
| Postcode | Optional | Used for directions |
| Format | Required | 5v5, 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11 |
Teams
Enter 2 to 16 team names. Your own team is included in that count.
Tap + Add team for each team.
💡 If you have an odd number of teams, one team gets a bye in each round. Squadd handles this automatically, so bye rounds simply don't appear as fixtures.
Pitch and timing setup
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Number of pitches | 1 to 8. More pitches means more games running simultaneously |
| Game length / Half length | The length of each game, and of each half |
| Half-time break | The gap between halves. Set to 0 for no break, straight through |
| Break between games | 0 to 30 minutes rest between each team's games |
| First kick-off | A tap-to-pick time control for the start of the day |
Each slot on the schedule is play, then the half-time break, then the break between games. For example, 2 x 10 minute halves, a 2 minute half-time break, and a 5 minute break between games puts kick-offs 27 minutes apart. That half-time break is a scheduling figure only, it doesn't change the live-match clock once you're running the game.
Generating the Schedule
Tap Generate schedule to preview the full round-robin.
The live preview, already in shareable form, shows every match with:
- Round number
- Kick-off time (auto-calculated from your start time, duration, and breaks)
- Pitch number
- The two teams playing
Review the schedule. If the timing doesn't look right, adjust the pitch count or break duration and regenerate.
You can also share the schedule before creating it. See Sharing a match day schedule for the full set of share options: the schedule image, a per-team card, a print-ready PDF, plain text, and setting each club's badge.
Creating the Match Day
When you're happy with the schedule, tap Create match day.
Squadd creates:
- A Match Day record for the event
- A fixture for each round-robin match (excluding bye rounds), including games between two other teams that don't involve your side
All fixtures appear on the Fixtures tab linked to the Match Day. You can tap into any individual fixture to record events, or manage the whole day from the Match Day detail screen.
Editing Timings After the Day's Created
Open Edit match day to change Half length, Half-time break or Break between games.
- Save stores the change without moving any kick-off times. The times already published stay put, and the gap between games absorbs it.
- Re-space kick-off times instead moves every later game so each slot runs play, then half-time, then the break. The first kick-off never moves, and only games that are still upcoming and scheduled are affected.
Availability for Festivals
Because all fixtures share the same match day, parents respond to availability once at the Match Day level, not separately for each game. Their response covers every match in the festival automatically.
On the Day
Each individual fixture in the festival can be managed independently:
- Record goals, cards, and subs per game using the live match screen
- Enter results for each match
- Track stats: all events feed into season stats exactly like standalone fixtures
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit the schedule after creating it?
Individual fixtures can be edited (opponent name, time, location). You can also add or delete fixtures from the Match Day. You can't re-run the planner against an existing Match Day, generate a new schedule if you need to start over.
What happens if a team pulls out last minute?
Delete that team's fixtures from the Match Day. The remaining schedule isn't automatically recalculated when you do this, but you can use Re-space kick-off times on the Match Day to shift the remaining games together.
Do all the games count towards season stats?
Yes, goals, assists, minutes played, and cards from each festival game all count in season stats exactly like any other fixture.
Can I plan a festival with different formats on different pitches?
Not currently. The planner uses a single format for all games in the event.
Is there a limit on the number of teams I can enter?
Up to 16 teams (including yours).