Public Website | MyCup Documentation

Every MyCup tournament comes with an automatically generated public website. Your tournament website provides a professional online presence where fans, participants, and media can access information about your tournament. See example tournament website

Overview

Your tournament website features:

Automatic Generation: Website created automatically when you create your tournament
Automatic Publishing: Website is live immediately, no manual publishing required
Responsive Design: Works perfectly on all devices (mobile, tablet, desktop)
Real-Time Updates: Data synchronizes automatically from your dashboard
SEO Optimized: Good search engine visibility
Public Access: Website is publicly accessible to everyone

Website Features

Available Pages

Your tournament website includes the following pages:

Homepage

Tournament overview
Recent results
Upcoming matches
Important announcements

Matches Page

Full fixture list
Recent results with scores
Upcoming fixtures
Match details

Results Page

League tables (for group stages)
Knockout brackets
Group standings
Top scorers
Top assistants

Teams/Participants Page

All participating teams or individual participants
Team/participant profiles
Logos and photos
Squad lists (for team sports)

Registration Page (if enabled)

Team/participant registration form
Registration requirements
Deadline information

Accessing Website Settings

Navigate to Settings > Website Settings in your dashboard to configure your tournament website.

Website Configuration

Website URL

Your tournament website URL format:

https://mycup.me/tournament/{tournament-id}

Example: https://mycup.me/tournament/axbp71lzht

Custom Domains:

Custom domains are not available out of the box
Contact us if you need a custom domain for your tournament
Available for premium tournaments by request

Website Visibility

Your tournament website is publicly accessible by default. The website is published automatically when you create your tournament - no manual publishing is required.

Website Language

Your tournament website displays in a single language:

Language is set in website settings
Available languages: 15+ languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Czech, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Belarusian
Language switcher is not available - website shows only the selected language
Change language anytime in website settings

Page Visibility Settings

Control which pages are shown on your public website:

Enable/Disable Pages:

✓ Matches - Show fixture list and results
✓ Results - Show standings, tables, and top scorers
✓ Teams/Participants - Show team or participant directory
✓ Registration - Show sign-up form (if enabled)

Configure page visibility in Website Settings > Page Visibility.

Registration Settings

Enabling Registration

Allow teams or participants to register via your website:

Go to Website Settings > Participant Registration
Enable "Participant registration enabled"
Set registration period (start/end dates)
Configure required fields
Registration form will appear automatically on your website

Registration Form Fields

Available form fields:

Name (required)
Contact email (required)
Contact phone (optional)
Logo/photo upload (optional)
Additional message (optional)

Registration Period

Set when registration is available:

Start Date: When registration opens
End Date: Registration deadline
Timezone: Uses tournament timezone
Registration form automatically shows/hides based on dates

Real-Time Features

Live Scores

Your website shows live updates:

Match results update automatically when you enter them in the dashboard
Standings update in real-time as results are entered
No page refresh needed for visitors
All data synchronizes instantly

Automatic Updates

All tournament data updates automatically:

Match schedules and results
League tables and standings
Top scorers and assistants
Team/participant information
Knockout brackets

Mobile Experience

Responsive Design

Your tournament website works perfectly on all devices:

Mobile phones (iOS, Android)
Tablets (iPad, etc.)
Desktop computers
Large displays

Mobile Features

Mobile-optimized experience:

Touch-friendly navigation
Fast loading times
Easy access to key information
No app download required

Visitors can share content from your website:

Share buttons on pages
Match results
Standings
Team profiles

Link to your social accounts in website settings:

Facebook page or group
Twitter/X account
Instagram profile
YouTube channel
Other social media platforms

Premium Features

The following features are not available out of the box but can be added for premium tournaments by request. Contact us if you need any of these features:

Visual Customization (Coming Soon - Premium Plan)

Custom colors and branding
Custom logo and images
Typography customization
Advanced styling options

Website Statistics (Coming Soon - Premium Plan)

Visitor count
Page views
Popular pages
Traffic sources
Device breakdown

Custom Domain (By Request)

Use your own domain instead of mycup.me subdomain
Full SSL/HTTPS included
DNS configuration assistance

Advanced Features (By Request)

Custom CSS styling
White label (remove MyCup branding)
API access
Additional customization options

Note: All premium features can be added to your tournament by request. Contact us to discuss your needs.

Common Website Tasks

Before Tournament Starts

Configure website settings
Enable/disable pages as needed
Set up registration if needed
Add social media links
Share website URL with participants

During Tournament

Website updates automatically as you enter results
No manual updates needed
Monitor registration requests (if enabled)
Share website on social media

After Tournament

Website remains live with final results
All data preserved
Can be used as tournament archive

Best Practices

Content Management

Enter match results promptly for real-time updates
Keep participant information up-to-date
Use high-quality logos and photos
Test website on mobile devices

Registration

Set clear registration deadlines
Respond to registration requests promptly
Communicate registration requirements clearly
Monitor registrations regularly

Promotion

Share website URL on social media
Include website link in communications
Promote registration page to potential participants
Use website for tournament announcements

Website Settings Reference

Main Settings

Website Settings > General:

Website language
Tournament name and description
Logo upload

Website Settings > Page Visibility:

Enable/disable Matches page
Enable/disable Results page
Enable/disable Teams/Participants page
Enable/disable Registration page

Website Settings > Participant Registration:

Enable/disable registration
Registration period (from/to dates)
Required form fields

Website Settings > Social Media:

Facebook link
Twitter link
Instagram link
YouTube link
Other social links

Troubleshooting

Website Not Showing Data

Cause: No data entered yet in dashboard

Solution: Add participants, generate matches, and enter results in your dashboard. Data will appear automatically on website.

Registration Not Showing

Cause: Registration not enabled or outside registration period

Solution: Check Website Settings > Participant Registration and verify it's enabled with valid dates.

Changes Not Appearing

Cause: Browser cache

Solution: Hard refresh your browser (Ctrl+F5 or Cmd+Shift+R) or clear browser cache.

Page Not Showing

Cause: Page disabled in settings

Solution: Go to Website Settings > Page Visibility and enable the page.

Next Steps

Now that your website is configured:

Add Participants: Add teams or participants to display on website
Generate Matches: Create your match schedule to show fixtures
Enter Results: Enter match results to update standings automatically

Your tournament website is automatically published and ready to share. No manual publishing is required - just configure your settings and your website is live!

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