Billiards tournament software with FargoRate handicaps built in
Weekly league nights, handicap tournaments, open brackets or a big weekend event — Scoreholio builds the matchups, assigns the tables and keeps standings live on the room TV. Link players' Fargo Ratings, build fair handicap brackets, and submit results back with one click.
Why organizers choose Scoreholio for billiards
Fair brackets, fast nights, professional results
FargoRate integration
Players link their Fargo Ratings; organizers build handicapped singles brackets and submit match results back to FargoRate with one click.
Double elimination that runs itself
Winners and losers sides, best-of races per round, automatic table assignment as matches finish.
Race formats
Race to 5, race to 9, handicapped races — set the race per bracket round and the scoreboard tracks racks.
Pre-registration & QR check-in
Know exactly who's showing up before play starts, and check walk-ups in with a scan.
Live leaderboards on any TV
Real-time standings, next-round matchups and court assignments on the venue screens. Announce mode calls out the courts.
Brackets, leagues and seasons
Round robin into a bracket, weeks-long set-schedule leagues, and Seasons that track points across events.
Formats that work for billiards
Pick the format; Scoreholio generates every matchup
Double elimination
Everyone gets a second chance. Winners and losers brackets with best-of races set per round.
How it works →FargoRate-handicapped singles
Linked Fargo Ratings handicap single- and double-elimination singles brackets so a 450 and a 650 can both win.
How it works →Round robin
Everyone plays a set number of matches against different opponents with a running leaderboard — no one goes home after one loss.
How it works →Scotch doubles, Switcholio
Rotating random partners each round with individual standings — the easy way to mix a room.
How it works →Swissholio
Swiss pairing: each round you play someone with a similar record, so late rounds stay competitive.
How it works →Set-schedule leagues
A weeks-long league with the full schedule up front and stats carried across the season.
How it works →Scoring, your way
Pool matches are races: first to a set number of racks wins. Set the race length per round — a race to 5 early, race to 9 in the final — and the scoreboard tracks racks, match result and standings. For handicapped events, linked Fargo Ratings set each player's race automatically.
Score however fits your room: the organizer enters results from the admin screen, a tablet at each table runs an interactive scoreboard, or turn on Player Scoring so players submit from their own phones. Remote Mode controls every connected scoreboard and TV from one place.
After the event, submit results to FargoRate from the organizer dashboard so ratings update without re-keying a single score.
Stats tracked
How to run a 32-player handicapped 9-ball tournament
A Saturday open: 32 players, eight tables, Fargo-handicapped double elimination, races that fit an afternoon.
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Create the tournament
Sport: billiards. Team generation: Singles. Format: double elimination, 32 bracket. Handicap: FargoRate. Tables: 8.
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Get players in
Share the pre-registration link so players sign up ahead of time — linked Fargo Ratings come with their profile — or check walk-ups in by scanning their QR code.
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Start the bracket
Scoreholio seeds the bracket, sets each match's handicapped race and pushes every player their table assignment.
- 4
Score the matches
A tablet at each table, or Player Scoring from players' phones. The bracket and losers side update live on the room TV.
- 5
Run the finals
Set a longer race for the hot-seat and final; Scoreholio handles the true double-elimination finish.
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Post the results
Standings and stats save to every player's profile, and results go to FargoRate in one click.
Expect about 5–6 hours for a 32-player double-elimination on eight tables with short races. The tournament calculator estimates from your table count and race length.
Common questions
Does Scoreholio work with FargoRate?
Yes. Players link their FargoRate account to their Scoreholio profile, organizers can handicap singles brackets in single and double elimination using those ratings, and match results can be submitted back to FargoRate with one click.
How long does a 32-player double-elimination take?
On eight tables with short races (race to 4 or 5), plan on 5–6 hours; longer races or fewer tables stretch it. The tournament calculator estimates from your setup.
Can I run a weekly pool league?
Yes — set-schedule leagues plan the whole season up front and carry stats week to week, or run a standing ladder that players challenge up.
How do players score — do they need the app?
Three options: the organizer scores from the admin screen, tablets at each table run interactive scoreboards, or players score from their own phones with the free Scoreholio app (Player Scoring is part of the Competitive organizer level and up). Live standings show on any TV either way.
What does it cost to run a pool tournament?
The Social organizer level is free forever: round robins and brackets, digital scoreboards and dashboards, up to 8 courts and 32-team brackets. Competitive ($4.99/month) adds player phone scoring, game timers, custom alerts, live chat support and advanced stats; higher levels raise the court and bracket limits. Quick Tournaments (up to 16 players, 4 courts) are free for anyone with an organizer account. See pricing.
Still have questions? Browse the Scoreholio docs or chat with our team.
Ready to run pool the right way?
Create a free organizer account, or practice first with a demo tournament using fake players — about ten minutes, no crowd needed.
