# Bracket Season: How to Jump Into a Tournament and Actually Follow the Action

By RecLynk Team • July 18, 2026

Tournaments on RecLynk are events you can register for as an individual or with a team, right from the event page. Buy spectator tickets separately, check in with a QR code, and follow the live bracket as scores update in real time.

## Register as an individual or free agent

If the tournament allows individual entries, open the event, find Registration, register solo, answer any questions, and pay through secure in-app checkout. Free agents get placed on a team from the pool.

## Register with a team

Enter your team info, answer registration questions, and invite teammates by username, email, or text (skippable — add more later). As captain, pay the full amount, split it evenly, or assign custom amounts per teammate.

## Buy spectator tickets

Spectator tickets are separate Buy buttons on the event page, often in tiers. Check out securely and find every ticket in your "My Tickets" area.

## Follow the bracket and live scores

The event page has a bracket panel showing rounds and matches. As games finish, scores update live — watch your team advance and see who you'll face next.

## Check in on game day

Check in with a QR code at the door. Outstanding team balances may be collected at check-in.

## FAQ

### Do I need a full team to play in a tournament?

No. If individual registration is allowed, join as a free agent and the organizer places you on a team.

### How do I pay for my team's entry?

The captain pays the full amount, splits it evenly, or assigns custom amounts per teammate at checkout.

### Are spectator tickets the same as registering to play?

No. Registration is for competitors; spectator tickets are separate Buy buttons on the event page.

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