How the League Works

We run three seasons a year - Spring, Summer, and Winter - each starting after their respective Paupergeddon tournaments.

Season structure

What makes up a season?

3

Seasons a year - Spring, Summer, and Winter.

7–8

Fortnightly stages per season, feeding one overall league table.

3

Rounds of Swiss make up each stage, with results counting towards your standing.

How scoring works

Every match earns points towards the league table.

3PointsWin
1PointDraw
0PointsLoss

Schedule & fair play

Keeping the table fair, balanced, and welcoming.

Every other Tuesday

Stages run every other Tuesday, alternating with casual Pauper nights so there is always something happening at the table.

Your worst two results are dropped

To keep scores fair and balanced, the worst two results each season are not counted towards the league table. Missed weeks are recorded as a score of 0.

Tiebreaks & the Top 8

How a season is settled and a champion is crowned.

OMW% tiebreakers

When players are level on points, ties are broken using OMW% (Opponent Match Win) - rewarding those who faced the toughest field.

The Top 8 bracket

The top 8 players each season compete in a single-elimination bracket. The winner is declared the Brighton Pauper League Champion - and returns to defend their glorious status in the next competitive season!

Ready to play?

Follow the standings, or come down on a league night and take your first stage.