LANs and school esports
Esports Tournament Badges
Put the gamer tag front and center, add the team and station number, and print Player, Caster, Admin and Press badges from one list.
Sports and tournaments
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Make every name easy to recognize
Create badges around the gamer tag people recognize, with a team, event role and station number beneath it. Import players and crew into one layout with separate role colors, and check stage or admin access against your approved roster.
Groups people often use
- Player
- Caster
- Admin
- Team Manager
- Coach
- Press
What to include
- The gamer tag as the largest text, with auto-fit on for long tags
- Team name in the Group column so each team gets its own accent color
- A role word: Player, Caster, Admin, Team Manager, Coach or Press
- LAN seat or station number in the Custom 1 field
- Legal name in small type for adult events, or left off for minors
- Event name and date, plus the organizer or school logo
Teams, stations and roles on LAN credentials
Use the team and station fields for player seating, and a clear role label for casters, admins and press. Keep crew roles distinct from team groups and use the approved roster for stage or administration access.
On-stream privacy for high school and middle school players
Use the display names and team details approved for the broadcast, with particular care for school-age competitors. Leave private contact information and unnecessary personal identifiers off badges that may be visible on stream or in event photos.
How to make esports tournament badges
Open Tournament Credential at 4 x 6
Choose Tournament Credential in Templates and confirm the 4 x 6 size, two credentials per sheet. Replace the event name, drop in your organizer or school logo, and switch the name text to JetBrains Mono if tags mix letters and digits.
Map tag, team, role and station columns
Set up CSV columns for Tag, Role, Team and Station. After uploading in People, map Tag to Name, Role to Title, Team to Group and Station to Custom 1, and leave any legal name column unmapped for minors.
Preview the longest tag on every team
Step through the list with auto-fit on. Check that each team's accent color looks distinct, and use the label override to shorten a long team name like Northside High Esports to NORTHSIDE.
Export and sort credentials by team
Export the PDF with cut lines and trim the two credentials from each sheet. Sort them into one envelope per team, and keep crew badges for casters, admins and press in their own stack at the check-in desk.
Questions about esports tournament badges
Should an esports badge show a player's gamer tag or real name?
Lead with the gamer tag, since that is what casters, opponents and fans call players. Add the legal name in small type only when your event needs it for adult players, such as a college tournament where admins verify identity. For minors, leave the legal name off the badge entirely and keep it on the admin roster instead.
How do I print LAN station numbers on gaming tournament badges?
Add a Station column to your spreadsheet with values like Station 14 or Table B Seat 3, map it to Custom 1 during CSV import, and place a text box using {{custom1}} near the bottom of the badge. Sort the CSV by station before uploading so badges print in seating order, which speeds up setup.
Can esports badges include QR codes for player check-in?
Esports badges do not generate scannable check-in codes, so admins should verify players against a roster sorted by gamer tag. Print the gamer tag prominently and use staff checks or your existing tournament system to control stage access.
Do casters, admins and press need a different badge design from players?
No, one design covers everyone. Give casters, admins and press their own Group values so each crew role gets a distinct accent color, while players carry their team's color. Put the role word on the Title line so it prints on every badge. A dedicated Press color also helps staff pick out camera operators quickly in a crowded venue.
Will a very long gamer tag fit on a 4 x 6 esports badge?
Usually, yes. With auto-fit on, a long tag shrinks to the badge width, and 4 inches of width holds noticeably more characters than a 3 inch player badge. Fields accept up to 120 characters. If a tag shrinks too small to read, ask the player for a shorter display version or drop decorative wrappers like xX and Xx.
What badge size works best for a high school esports club match day?
Use 4 x 6 lanyard credentials when you want room for the tag, school, role and station. For a small club night where players sit at the same computers every week, the Team Player Number template on a 3 x 4 insert is simpler, with a big station number and the tag. You export one size at a time, so print each set separately.
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