Tournament Prize Pool Planner
Allocate an organizer-defined prize fund across award tiers with exact-cent rounding and an auditable payout list.
- 1List your tiers
- 2Read the answer as you type
- 3Download or print it
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Assumptions
Results update as you type. Example figures are illustrative.
Your working data
Edit cells directly or import a CSV. Download “Input CSV” for the required column names. Up to 200 rows; scroll the table sideways for additional fields.
Detailed analysis
Exports include all results, regardless of the search filter. The HTML report includes assumptions and source data; use your browser’s Print command for PDF.
Chart shows the first 20 rows; negative values use a warm color. Click table headers to sort.
Compare up to four scenarios
Capture the current inputs, change assumptions and capture again. Scenarios are included in downloaded projects.
What this model includes
Distributes an existing prize budget, not betting stakes. Tier weights apply to the entire tier; pennies are allocated by largest remainder, then within each tier in recipient order. No tax or legal processing.
Import and save safely
CSV imports use your current assumptions. Project files restore assumptions, rows and saved scenarios. No automatic saving: download a project before closing this page. Imports are limited to 10 MiB and 200 rows. Calculations run in your browser; the site’s advertising and analytics follow its privacy policy.
Using Tournament Prize Pool Planner
Allocate an organizer-defined prize fund across award tiers with exact-cent rounding and an auditable payout list.
- Set total prize fund and organizer reserve amount.
- Add one row for each award tier in the table.
- Read what each recipient gets beside your table, then download the result.
Example
The worked example includes First place, Second place, Third place, Special awards. Change the first total prize fund setting and compare the result with a saved baseline.
Questions & answers
What does Tournament Prize Pool Planner calculate?
Allocate an organizer-defined prize fund across award tiers with exact-cent rounding and an auditable payout list.
What are the important limitations?
Distributes an existing prize budget, not betting stakes. Tier weights apply to the entire tier; pennies are allocated by largest remainder, then within each tier in recipient order. No tax or legal processing.
Can I continue my work later?
Yes. Save a project JSON file and reopen it with Import CSV / project. It contains the working data, assumptions and up to four scenarios. Nothing is saved automatically.
What CSV columns do I need?
tier, winners, weight. Download Input CSV for a compatible example. CSV imports keep your current assumptions.
Are these example figures current industry benchmarks?
No. They are illustrative values to demonstrate the model. Replace them with figures appropriate to your situation.
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