Edit a Competition Event

In this article we will cover the basics of editing a single competition event via the ReadyUp admin panel.

1. Log in to the ReadyUp Admin
2. Select the Events option from the menu on the left side of the screen
3. Find the event you want to edit in the list, you can use the event filters to find it faster.
4. Click the "Edit" button at the bottom of the card.

Competition Overview

When editing a competition we are first taken to the Competition Overview screen:

This screen allows you to access all the different parts of the competition.

1. Event Details

1. Below the event cover, you can click the "Edit Event Details" button to modify the main settings for the competition.
   
2. You should see a screen that looks like the image below where you can start to edit your event information.

The table below describes each field on the page and gives examples for what type of information can be added.

Field	Description	Example
*Add Cover Photo	This is the main image featured on the event page. It appears in 3:1 format, but a 16:9 image is recommended for external sharing. See our Upload an Image page for more info.	The recommended dimensions are 16:9 with a resolution of at least 1920 x 1080 px. The important information should be in the middle third of the image.
*Event Name	The name of your event.	LCS - Week 5 (Spring 2021)
*Event Type	The event type you initially selected can be changed here. Note that changing the event type will change the fields available.	Competition
*Organizer	The organization running this event. Organizations need to be added by ReadyUp staff in order to be available for use. This field will default to your organization.	Riot Games
*Start Date	Set the start date for your event. Times will be added later at the match level.	January 20, 2021
*End Date	Set the end date and time for your event.	January 21, 2021
*Timezone	This is automatically set to your current time zone.	(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time - Toronto
Location	If there is a physical location for the event then uncheck the 'Online Event' box and add a location into the field.	12312 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, United States
Event URL	An official link to the homepage or main web page of the event that is being created.	https://lolesports.com/
Prize	The prize that will be awarded to the winner of the event. A currency symbol must be added manually if there is a cash prize.	"$10,000" or "A trip to Paris"
Description	A description of the event. This can include links to further information on other websites.	The League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) is the top level of professional League of Legends in the United States and Canada.
*Games	Select which games are being played at the event.	League of Legends Other/None - Allows for event flexibility Various - A variety of games
Platforms	Select which platform(s) the event is being played on.	PC/Xbox/PS4/Mobile Others - An event focused on a publisher or dev rather than a specific game
*Categories	Select which categories this event falls under. This will affect search and filtering options for end-users. Get more information on categories here.	Esports, Professional
Languages	Choose the languages for the event.	English
Social Channels	Social media channels and accompanying URLs.	https://twitter.com/leagueoflegends
Call to Action	Refer to our article on How Call to Actions work.	Buy Merch
Stream Links	Link to the stream of the event.	https://twitch.tv/lcs
Sponsors	Sponsor logo, name, and URL. Logos should be square.	Team Razer

Once you have finished entering your competition information click the orange "Save" button in the bottom right corner of the page.

2. Participants

You can Add, Remove, and swap participants by clicking the "Edit" button 

Adding Participants

Simply begin typing in the name of the participant you want to add to your event. Many already exist in our database. Upon the participant name you want to add appearing, simply select it. Then click the orange "Add Participant" button to the right to confirm your selection. 

If the participant does not exist in our system, you can create them right on this page by clicking "Create & Add Participant" next to the text.

Alternatively, you can fully create a new participant through our normal process.

Repeat this process until you have added all participants in your event.

Once you are done click the orange "Save" button to complete adding all of these participants to your competition. Then click "Cancel" which is next to the save button on the bottom right of your screen to return to the previous page. 

Deleting Participants

If you added a participant by mistake you can simply click the black trashcan icon on the right of the participant to remove them from your competition. 

3. Stages & Matches

Here is where you can edit the information for each individual stage in the competition, as well as the matches in those stages. You can change the order of the stages by clicking and dragging them.

Click the "Edit Stages" button to add new stages or add matches to an existing stage. 

Creating Stages

You can call a stage whatever you like. Common uses are the day of the week matches are being played or the round those matches are in within the tournament. Examples include Saturday, Quarter Finals, Grand Finals, etc. You can change the name of the stage by simply editing the text field that the name is stored in.

You can then select how many games are allotted for each match in the "Best Of" dropdown.

If these settings will be used for all the stages in your competition check the box "Use these settings as default for all stages" so you will only have to update the name of the following stages in your event.

Once the stage is set up to your liking click the orange "Save" button in the bottom right corner of your screen. You are now ready to begin adding individual matches or to create additional stages. You can also set the publish state of a stage by adjusting the toggle next to the cancel button.

To create another stage click the "add stage" button to the right of the "stage to edit" dropdown and repeat the process until you have created all the stages for your competition. 

Deleting Stages

To delete a stage click the delete button in the bottom left while viewing that stage.

Adding Matches to Stages

To add a match first use the "stage to edit" dropdown to ensure you are adding a match to the correct stage. Then you can click on the "Add Match" button and it will take you to the page to create a new match. 

Adding Matches with no Stage

To add a match without a stage first go back to the Competition Overview screen. Then you can click on the "Add Match" button in the "Matches with No Stage" and it will take you to the page to create a new match without a stage. 

Editing Matches

To edit an existing match click the blue edit button in the bottom left corner of the card.

Editing a Match

You will see a page like the one below. Many of the fields will already have been filled in pulling the data from the competition itself. Make sure to adjust any of this information accordingly for the specific match. 

The table below describes each field on the page and gives examples for what type of information should be added.

Field	Description	Example
Set Event Cover	This is the main image that appears on your event for users to see. It's viewed first in a smaller size when listed with other events and then in full size when the event is opened.	The recommended dimensions are 16:9 with a resolution of at least 1920 x 1080 px. The important information should be in the middle third of the image.
Match Name	The title of your match. Make sure it isn't too long or it could be cut off on some devices. Note that this field will automatically populate to be called "First Participant" vs "Second Participant" but you can customize this however you like.	TSM vs. CLG Grand Finals
First Participant	The first team or player competing in the event.	TSM
Second Participant	The second team or player competing in the event.	CLG
Timezone	This is automatically set to your current timezone, modify as necessary.	Self-Explanatory
Start Date/Time	Set the start date and time for your match	Self-Explanatory
End Date/Time	Set the end date and time for your match	Self-Explanatory
Best of	If this match up is a 'Best of' series then indicate the number of games here.	3
Event URL	An official link to the homepage or main web page of the event that is being created.	https://lolesports.com/
Stage Name	The stage this match is part of. Use this field to move matches between stages.	N/A
Description	A short description of the event, this can include links to further information on other websites.	The League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) is the top level of professional League of Legends in the United States and Canada.
Language	Choose the primary language for the event.	English
Platform	Which platform is the event taking place on: None, PC, Xbox One, PS4, Mobile, or Other.	None/Other - An event focused on a publisher or dev rather than a specific game PC/Xbox/PS4/Mobile - Self-Explanatory
Social Channels	Add any social channels for your competition.	Twitter - https://twitter.com/ReadyUpCom
Call to Action	Refer to our article on How Call to Actions work.	N/A
Stream Links	Link to the stream(s) of the competition and the name of the stream.	Main Stream - https://twitch.tv/lcs B Stream - https://twitch.tv/riotgames
Sponsors	Any event sponsors can be added here. Add each sponsor in individually and provide a link if desired. If the sponsor is not in our system you can quickly add a logo here as well the same way you would create a new sponsor.	Mastercard https://www.mastercard.ca/en-ca.html
Match Gallery	Here you can add some additional photos to promote your event. Shots of the crowd at an esports arena, or players enjoying a tournament, whatever is going to get people excited about going to your event.	N/A

Once you have finished filling out the information for the match click the orange "Save" button in the bottom right corner of the page.

You can add as many matches as needed in each stage. When you are finished hit the orange "Cancel" button in the bottom right area of the page.