The Complete League Setup Guide
Step-by-step instructions for cue sports operators, pool clubs, and tournament directors to launch digital match scoring, blind lineup locks, and automated standings.
Setup Phases (Select to view instructions)
Organization & Ruleset Configuration
Create your league identity, configure your custom subdomain, and select your primary cue sports ruleset.
Action Items for this Step
Name Your League & Choose Subdomain
Pick your public league title (e.g. 'Midlands Premier Pool League'). Pocket8 will automatically reserve your personalized portal at yourleague.pocket8.live.
Select Competition Ruleset
Choose between International Rules (free ball + ball in hand), EPA World Eightball (two visits carry on), or WPA Blackball. You can also customize shot clock durations and foul penalties.
Upload League & Sponsor Logos
Add high-resolution PNG logos. These automatically brand all public scoreboards, mobile screens, and TV tickers.
- •Most modern UK leagues are migrating to International Rules for faster game turnaround and TV spectator appeal.
- •You can configure different rulesets for different divisions if you run both EPA and International brackets.
Match Night Readiness Checklist
Click items as you complete them to track your league launch status.
Need Personalized Help?
Our cue sports league specialists can migrate your existing Excel spreadsheets or paper league records into Pocket8 for free during Public Beta.