Petanque Tournament

Little gear, a strip of gravel, and a conversation that keeps going between throws. Here's how to organize a petanque tournament without a paper bracket.

Why petanque works well as a tournament

A good tournament fits on a handful of stations for 16 to 32 entrants in a single day, thanks to a pool stage followed by a knockout bracket.

Recommended format

Solo or duo, pools then a knockout bracket. A Leaguer "station" is a pitch: organizers call teams up the moment one frees up, exactly like a real pétanque tournament.

How many pitches do you need?

2 to 4 is enough for 16–32 players over an afternoon — Leaguer spreads matches across whichever pitches are free.

Can we play doubles?

Yes, pick Duo at creation: pairs are drawn at random, or you can form them yourself before the draw.

Find or organize a tournament

Organizers who make their tournament public show up in the list of active tournaments — open sign-ups, live results, no code needed to join.

Organize yours

Whether it's with friends, a club, or a company event, Leaguer handles sign-ups, pool draws, and the final bracket — free, no setup.

Launch your petanque tournament in a minute.

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