Free poker league software — nothing to download
Most searches for free poker league or tournament software end with a Windows installer, a trial that runs out or a spreadsheet template. Poker League is a different kind of free: it runs in the browser on any phone, laptop or smart TV, the Free package has no time limit, and your players never install anything. Here is what you get for free, what the paid packages add, and when a downloadable program is still the better pick.
Create your league — free for up to 6 players
Why there is nothing to download
Poker League is a web app. You open it like a website, on whichever screen is handy, and the league lives on its own address rather than on one person's computer.
- Works on everything: Mac, Windows, Chromebook, iPhone, Android, tablets and smart TVs. No installer, no updates, no "only runs on the laptop that has it".
- The tournament clock runs on the server. Open it in the TV's browser and it keeps counting even if the phone you run it from locks or loses signal.
- Players never install anything. They get an invitation by e-mail, open the league on their phone and say "I'm in" for the next tournament.
- On a phone, "Add to Home Screen" gives the league its own icon, so it opens like an app.
- Your data is not stuck in a file. Results, standings and records are kept for every season and are there on any device.
What the Free package includes
Free means free: up to 6 players, no card, no trial period, no expiry.
- Tournaments and registration — schedule the night, players sign up from their phones, walk-ins added at the door.
- The tournament clock on any TV, run from your phone: blind levels, antes, breaks, rebuys, knockouts and payouts.
- Points and prize payouts worked out automatically for the size of the field.
- Season standings with points, placements and form, live on every player's phone.
- E-mail invitations and results e-mails after every tournament.
- Summer and Autumn Special tournaments with double stakes and a themed clock.
- Your league's own address (yourleague.poker-league.app) with its name and logo, in English or Croatian.
What the paid packages add
The paid packages are for bigger leagues and for the season extras: the Masters final, the finances and the deep statistics.
| Package | Players | Price | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 6 | €0 | Tournaments, registration, standings, clock, invitations |
| Pro | 20 | €20/month | Masters final, finances and pot, predictions, records, rivalries, Elo and form |
| Pro Max | 50 | €40/month | Everything in Pro, for pub and bigger leagues |
| Club | 100 | €60/month | Everything in Pro Max, for poker clubs and venues |
Upgrade or cancel any time. A league that downgrades drops back to Free and keeps every result.
A free download vs a browser app
Downloadable poker tournament programs are installed on one computer and work without internet. A browser app runs everywhere there is a connection and shares everything with the players. Neither is right for every league; this is where they differ.
| Downloadable program | Poker League | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | Yes — an installer on one Windows or Mac computer, updated by hand | No — open a web address on any device |
| Works offline | Yes | No — the clock and standings sync over the internet |
| Run the night from a phone | Rarely — built around the computer it runs on | Yes — the director panel is made for phones |
| Clock on the TV | Yes — with the computer plugged into the TV | Yes — open the clock in the TV's browser |
| Players see the standings | After you export or post them | Live on every player's phone |
| Players register themselves | Usually not | Yes — from an e-mail invitation |
| Season history | In a file on that computer | Kept per season, with records, form and rivalries |
| Price | Free trials, one-off licences or free versions with limits | Free for up to 6 players with no time limit; Pro €20/month (20 players), Pro Max €40 (50), Club €60 (100) |
If your venue has no internet connection, an installed program such as The Tournament Director is still the right tool. We wrote an honest comparison.
Set up a free league in a minute
- Create an account and the league: name, address and the Free package. Points, prizes and a blind structure come pre-set.
- Invite your players by e-mail. They get a profile and register for the next tournament from their phones.
- Open the tournament clock in the TV's browser and run the night from your phone.
- When the last player is out, the points, prizes and standings are already done.
Poker management software for the whole season, not just one night
A clock is enough for one tournament. A league needs more: who is coming, who has paid, who leads, who qualifies for the final. Poker League manages all of it in one place.
- Players and roles — invite players, link profiles, make someone the director of a single tournament.
- Registration and check-in — RSVPs before the night, a waiting list, check-in at the door.
- Tables and seating — random seats, two tables from 11 players, merges as the field shrinks.
- Results — places, points, prizes, knockouts, rebuys and add-ons recorded as they happen, with an audit trail.
- Standings, records, form, rivalries and an Elo rating, updated the moment a tournament ends.
- Finances — buy-ins, the pot, expenses and donations per season, with CSV export (paid packages). The app keeps the numbers; it never handles money.
- A Masters final with a season-long qualification race and a Wild Card (paid packages).
When a free download is the better choice
- No internet at the venue — a browser app cannot help there; install a program on the laptop instead.
- A single tournament you will never repeat — you do not need a league. Our free clock demo runs with made-up data and needs no account; for your own blinds, a free league takes a minute.
- You want to design every pixel of the TV screen — installed programs such as The Tournament Director offer far more display settings.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free download of Poker League?
No, and you do not need one. Poker League runs in the browser on phones, computers and smart TVs. On a phone, "Add to Home Screen" gives it an icon like an installed app.
Is the Free package a trial?
No. Free is free for leagues of up to 6 players, with no card, no time limit and no expiry. Bigger leagues start at €20/month.
Can I use the poker tournament clock for free without an account?
The clock demo at poker-league.app/demo/clock runs with made-up data and needs no account. To run your own blind structure, create a free league; the clock is included in every package.
What is the best free poker tournament software for a home game?
It depends on the night. With no internet, an installed program such as The Tournament Director is the safe choice. For a league that players follow on their phones, Poker League does the standings, points and payouts as well as the clock. For a one-off game, any free clock will do.
Does it work on a Mac or an iPhone?
Yes. Everything runs in the browser, so Mac, Windows, Chromebook, iPhone, Android and smart TVs all work. Nothing is installed.
What happens if my league grows past the free limit?
Upgrade to Pro (20 players), Pro Max (50) or Club (100) whenever you like. Every result and record stays.
Does Poker League handle money?
No. It keeps score and works out payouts, but it never collects, holds or pays out money, and there is no real-money play. The predictions game is points only.