Applicable to: Association Administrators
Application(s): Admin Portal > Competition Management
This article will cover the following:
- Understanding the fixture download feature
- Downloading a grade's fixture from the grade list
- Downloading a grade's fixture before regrading
- Using downloaded fixtures effectively
Related articles:
- Generating a fixture using the fixture upload feature
- How to regrade teams using fixture upload
Overview
Download real-time fixtures for any regular grade in PlayHQ using the Fixture Upload template format.
Unlike standard fixture reports that might include historical data or take hours to refresh, this option provides instant, upload-ready backups of future games - perfect for safeguarding your fixtures before making changes or starting the regrading process.
Access your current fixture data directly from the grade list or regrading screen within any competition season.
Downloading a grade's fixture from the grade list
Access fixture downloads quickly from your competition's grade list for any regular grade:
Navigate to the grade list
- Go to your Competition and select the available Season, to land in your Grades list
- Locate the grade you need to download a fixture for
Download the fixture
- Find the Download icon from the available tools beside the grade name
- Click the icon to download the grade's fixture
- The CSV file will download to your default downloads location
Important: The downloaded file contains only future fixtured rounds and games in the regular season, not past rounds or finals fixtures. This file will be in the format of the Fixture Upload template.
Downloading a grade's fixture before regrading
Before making regrading changes, create a backup of your current fixture:
Access the regrading screen
- Go to your Competition and select the available Season, to land in your Grades list
- Select the Regrade teams button
- Select the group you would like to regrade (e.g. Tuesday Senior Women)
Download the current fixture
- Locate the Download Current Fixture button for a specific grade in the regrading screen
- Click the button to download the grade's fixture
- The CSV file will download to your default downloads location
- Continue with your regrading process
Important: This download creates a safety backup that can be used if regrading unexpectedly regenerates your fixtures. The downloaded file contains only future fixtured rounds and games in the regular season, not past rounds or finals fixtures. This file will be in the format of the Fixture Upload template.
Using downloaded fixtures effectively
The downloaded fixture file serves multiple purposes for competition management:
- Review fixture details offline Open the downloaded CSV file in your preferred spreadsheet application to review game details including dates, times, venues, and team matchups. Use the data for referee management or to compare fixtures before and after making changes.
- Restore fixtures if needed If fixture changes need to be undone or restored, upload the previously downloaded fixture file without modification using the Fixture Upload feature. The system uses the same template format for seamless reimporting.
What's included and excluded from the generated file?
Fixture downloads capture the real-time state of your fixture at the moment of download and include only future rounds and games for regular grades. This means past rounds, finals fixtures, Cup competitions, pre-season fixtures, and friendlies are excluded. The file follows the standard fixture upload template format for consistency.
Frequently asked questions
What information is included in the downloaded fixture? The download includes all future fixtures for the selected grade with complete details about rounds, games, teams, dates, times, and venues. The file exactly matches the fixture upload template format.
Can I download fixtures for finals? No, the fixture download feature is currently available for regular grades only and does not include finals fixtures.
Will the download include past rounds? No, the downloaded file contains only upcoming rounds and games that have been fixtured but not yet played.
Why should I download a fixture before regrading? Since regrading can sometimes produce unexpected team matchups, having the current fixture backed up allows you to quickly restore it or make further changes easily by using the fixture upload feature.
How is this different from other reports in PlayHQ? This feature provides real-time fixture data specifically formatted to be compatible with the fixture upload template. Unlike other reports that might include historical data or take hours to refresh, this download is focused on current and future fixture information for a specific grade.
Can I edit the downloaded file and upload it back? Yes, you can make changes to the downloaded file and use the fixture upload feature to apply those changes. This is particularly useful when you need to make a number of adjustments.