MLP/Team Formats

MLP vs. Custom Team Event

MLP and Custom Team Event use the same team-event engine, but they differ in how much of the lineup structure is preset. Choose MLP when you want the standard five-line format. Choose Custom Team Event when you need to define the lineup structure yourself.

If you are new to team formats, start with Team and MLP-style formats overview before choosing a format.

Choose MLP when you want a standard format

MLP includes five preset lines: Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles 1, Mixed Doubles 2, and Tiebreaker. Use it when you want a fast setup that matches standard MLP-style play.

Choose Custom Team Event when you need flexibility

Custom Team Event lets you define 1 to 10 lines, custom line names, optional descriptions, and player counts for each line. Use it when your event structure does not match the standard five-line MLP setup.

What stays the same

Both formats support the same core tools:

  • Round robin match generation within groups

  • Lineup editing by round

  • Total Score and Total Wins scoring

  • Captain score entry and lineup locking

  • Matchup editing and court management

After you choose a format, set up Configure team lineups if needed, then review Configure team scoring.

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