Best of N
Create Best of 3, Best of 5 or Best of 7 series – fair matchups over multiple games.
Free forever in demo mode. No credit card.
In a Best of N series, two opponents play a series of games – whoever wins the majority first wins the series. Ideal for table tennis, darts, esports and other disciplines.
Best of 3, 5 or 7
Choose the number of games per series – from Best of 3 to Best of 7. Turniermeister keeps track automatically.
Fair Decision
A single bad game doesn't decide everything. Over multiple games, the better player prevails.
Automatic Evaluation
Turniermeister automatically detects when a series is decided and advances to the next match.
How Best of N Works
FAQ: Best of N
What does Best of N mean?
Best of N means two players play a series of up to N games. Whoever wins the majority first (e.g. 2 out of 3) wins the series.
Which Best of variants are available?
The most common are Best of 3, Best of 5 and Best of 7. In Best of 3 you need 2 wins, in Best of 5 you need 3 wins.
Which sports is Best of N suitable for?
Best of N is ideal for table tennis, darts, badminton, esports and any sport with short individual games.
Does Turniermeister automatically detect when a series is decided?
Yes! Once a player has reached the required majority, the series is automatically ended and the next opponent is assigned.
How long does a Best of N with 0 teams take?
With 0 teams it's between -2 and -3 games – depending on how many series go the full distance. With 2 fields the pure playing time is about -1 h -15 min, with 4 fields roughly 0 min – each without breaks.
How many games does a Best of 3 series have?
A Best of 3 series lasts between 2 and 3 games: whoever wins 2 games first takes the series. Across all -1 matchups that adds up to -2 to -3 games in the whole tournament.
Other tournament formats
Pricing
From a single tournament to a club's year-round competition: Turniermeister Pro for seasons, series and sponsors – or the simple plan for single events. Test free forever in demo mode.
Turniermeister Pro
For clubs, associations and organizers with ongoing competition: seasons, tournament series, team auto-sync, public season page and sponsors. Tier pricing from €299/year.
Pro
up to 150 tournaments per year
For clubs and organizers running several tournaments per year – the entry into the organization tier.
Subscribe nowPro Plus
up to 200 tournaments per year
For larger organizers with regular tournament operation.
Subscribe nowPro Max
up to 300 tournaments per year
For organizers with very high tournament volume – fixed price, no negotiation.
Subscribe nowFor single tournaments & one-off events
Yearly
Over 30% cheaper than monthly
70 tournaments per year (fair use)
Get startedOne-time
Full access for 30 days – no subscription
5 tournaments per 30 days (fair use)
Get startedNo risk: in demo mode you test Turniermeister free forever – one tournament per type, kept private. Public tournament pages and seasons come with a paid plan. Start demo mode
All features included
- Up to 70 tournaments per year (fair use)
- All modes incl. league and long-term formats
- Unlimited teams & participants
- Live ticker
- Sponsor logos
- Email invitations
- Templates (100) & 300 saved teams
- Unlimited co-organizers
- Award ceremony mode
- Seasons with overall standings & tournament series
- Unlimited seasons
Coming soon
- PDF export
- Calendar integration
- Listed in Turniermeister search
Founder Edition
Help shape Turniermeister as an early founding member.
You are not just buying access — you are helping shape the product. As a Founder, you get a direct line to the team, and your feedback helps decide what we build next.
Be one of the first 50 and help shape the tournament tool you have always wanted.
Compared with 298 € for two years of regular Premium.
Get Founder EditionAvailable until the public launch.
After that, the Founder Edition will no longer be available.
Limited to 50 Founders
If you run tournaments regularly and never want to fight with spreadsheets again, this is for you.
What your participants get
Your subscription doesn't just benefit you – your invited participants also benefit for free.
Available for all participants in your tournaments – at no extra cost.
User Roles
With Premium you can invite co-organizers. Participants can always follow tournaments for free.
Admin
Full access to all features of your plan.
Co-organizer
Helps you manage tournaments – perfect for helpers.
Participant
Can follow tournaments – ideal for players and spectators.
Best of N Tournaments | Turniermeister
Create Best of N series – Best of 3, Best of 5 or Best of 7. Ideal for fair matchups over multiple games.
Free forever in demo mode. No credit card.