How the ranking is calculated
Rankings are built entirely through performance in NPF-sanctioned tournaments. Individual matches played outside of these events do not influence a player’s standing.
Where points come from
Points are awarded based on a tournament’s category and how far a player advances. The larger the tournament, the higher the point yield.
| Round reached | P250 (Men) | P100 (M/W) | P50 (M/W) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 250 | 100 | 50 |
| Runner-up | 150 | 60 | 30 |
| Semi-final | 90 | 36 | 18 |
| Quarter-final | 50 | 20 | 10 |
| Round of 16 | 25 | 10 | 5 |
| Group Stage | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key takeaways
- Tournament rule
- To be ranked at all, you must participate and win points in an NPF-ranked tournament (prior to launch, all tournaments for all clubs are considered).
- Category rule
- The category number (e.g., P250) represents the points awarded to the winner.
- Quality over quantity
- Reaching a P250 semi-final (90 pts) is more valuable than winning an entire P50 tournament (50 pts).
- Minimum threshold
- Players must progress past the Group Stage to the Round of 16 to earn any points.
Calculation process
Every time the rankings are refreshed, the system follows a four-step process.
- 01
Filter eligible events
Only tournaments marked as Completed are included. Men's and Women's rankings are calculated independently.
- 02
Aggregate totals
The system identifies every player's finishing position across all eligible tournaments and sums the corresponding points.
- 03
Sort standings
Players are ordered from highest total points to lowest to determine their seed (e.g., #1, #2).
- 04
Update indicators
The new ranks are published. The system compares these to previous ranks to generate the + / – movement indicators.
When rankings refresh
- Automated
- Rankings update instantly in the background whenever a tournament is completed or results are edited.
- Manual
- Admins can trigger a full recompute at any time, which can be scoped to specific date ranges or seasons.
- Manual corrections
- Admins may adjust an individual's rank or specific tournament points (e.g., in cases of disqualification or walkovers). These corrections are preserved during future recomputes.