KOLVO

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers for fans, captains, and the people running the league. Something else on your mind? Contact us.

Fans & players

Do players need an account?

No — and they can't make one, by design. Players get a public profile page with career stats across every season and league they've played, no login required. Organizers and captains run everything.

How do I follow my league or team?

In the app, find your league on Explore and tap Follow — you'll get a push notification the moment a game goes live, and your Home tab shows live scores and what's up next. On the web, every league page is public: schedule, standings, live scores, no account needed.

What's the Week in review?

Every active league gets a weekly wrap — player of the week, the week's results, and the top of the table — as a screen in the app (Leaders tab) and a shareable graphic. Result, player, bracket and awards graphics come from the same family: one tap, ready to post.

Can I watch games live?

Leagues that broadcast stream straight to YouTube with the live scoreboard baked into the video. The game page shows the stream while it's live, and past games keep their footage.

I don't have a team — can I still join a league?

If the league accepts free agents, yes. Its registration page (and the app's league banner) shows a "No team? Join as a free agent" signup — your name and contact info, no account. The organizer places free agents on teams, and you'll get an email the moment you're on one.

How do I add the schedule to my calendar?

Every league, team, and series page has an "Add schedule to calendar" link — a live subscription, so reschedules flow into your phone's calendar automatically.

I saw something that shouldn't be there. What do I do?

Use "Report content" in the footer of any web page, or "Report this page" on the app's public screens — no account needed. We review every report, and organizers can remove any image on their league instantly.

Team captains

What can a captain do?

Submit your roster for organizer approval, mark who's In / Out / Maybe for each game, upload player photos and the team logo, handle the team's fee, and concede a forfeit if it comes to that — all without the organizer's password.

Do I need an account to register a team?

Not at the door. Register with your team name, your name, and your email — when the organizer approves, the team is created and your captain account arrives by email with a one-tap setup link. Already have an account? Sign in first and the registration links to it instantly.

Why does Kolvo ask me to verify my email?

Signing in requires a verified email — schedules, approvals, and league mail all land there, so the address has to be real. The link arrives at signup; if it went missing, just try signing in and a fresh one is sent automatically. Typo'd the address? Sign up again with the right one — nothing was on the account yet. Invited by an organizer? Your invite's setup link already counted as verification.

How do I stop league emails?

Every announcement and game-reminder email has a one-click Unsubscribe link, and your account page (web and app) has toggles for both. Receipts, registration decisions, and payment emails always arrive — they're about your money and your team, not marketing.

How do roster changes work?

You propose, the organizer approves. Type or photograph your list, send it in, and the roster appears once it's accepted — rosters stay organizer-controlled by design.

How do team fees work?

If your league collects fees online, pay by card from your team page — in the iOS app that's a native payment sheet (card, Link, or Apple Pay) — or share the split-payment link so every player covers their own spot. Cash and e-transfer still work; the organizer marks you paid by hand.

Organizers

How fast can I set up a league?

Minutes. Add your teams, pick a format (round robin, single or double elimination, groups into knockout), and the schedule generates in one tap — then describe your game nights once and every game gets a date, time, and court with fair rotation. A checklist on your dashboard walks the whole path.

What do I need to broadcast games?

A phone and a tripod. Connect your YouTube channel once, tap Go Live, and the stream carries a real scoreboard synced to your scorekeeper's taps — an auto-follow camera pans with the play, so nobody stands behind the phone.

Do my players and fans need the app?

No. Your league's public page has the schedule, live scores, standings, stats, and streams — shareable as a link, no account or install. The app adds following and push notifications for the fans who want them.

How do online fees and payouts work?

Connect a Stripe payout account from Settings → Team registration (you don't need a business — individuals are the normal case). Captains pay by card, teams flip to paid automatically, and the money lands in your bank. Kolvo keeps a small platform fee per transaction, card processing included.

What does Kolvo cost?

Kolvo is free for a single league — schedules, live scoring, standings, public pages, and the mobile app. Paid tiers add unlimited competitions, custom branding, sponsor logos, and the in-app broadcast studio. See kolvo.app for current plans.

Can I sell sponsorships?

Yes — set a slot price and local businesses buy directly from your public page, with their logo going onto the broadcast scoreboard, your league page, and shared result graphics. You approve every sponsor before their card is charged, and you keep 90%.

Can I sell team merch?

Yes — a store on your league page (and a Store tab in the app). Add products with photos, sizes, and stock; fans pay by card and pick up at a game, and the pickup list lives in your app for the scorer's table. You keep 90%, and refunds always make the buyer whole.

Which sports are supported?

Basketball, soccer, and football (including flag) — each with its own stat set, clock behavior, and standings logic. Periods, lengths, timeouts, and tiebreakers are all yours to change per league.

Can I run multiple divisions or recurring seasons?

Both — and they compose. A series groups seasons under one page with all-time records ("KBA, every fall"); a multi-division event presents one tournament with divisions like Open and U18. An event can also join a series as one edition ("Summer Slam, every summer"), appearing as a single card with its divisions inside.

Is my data locked in?

No. Schedules, standings, player stats, and rosters export as CSV from your dashboard, and every public page has calendar feeds. Your data is yours.

How do I delete my account?

From the account page on the web or in the app — it permanently deletes your account and the competitions you organize. There's no retention trick; deleted means deleted.