# Locals.gg

> Locals.gg is a platform for local gaming tournaments, events, and meetups. Find or create events, manage brackets, and build gaming communities. It serves as a start.gg and Challonge alternative focused on local, in-person gaming.

**Audience:** Participants looking for local gaming events; organizers running tournaments and meetups; local gaming communities (including fighting games, esports, and casual play).

**Key capabilities:**
- Event discovery by location, game, and date; unified community calendar.
- Tournament brackets: single elimination, double elimination, round robin, Swiss. Automatic seeding and live results.
- Profile linking with Start.gg, Challonge, and Supermajor for imported history and cross-platform results.
- Event creation and management: banner, date/time, game, invites; conflict resolution and hints.

**Pricing:** Free to start. 6% platform fee on paid events.

**Platform:** Web-only (mobile app in development). Use any browser; no download required.

**Keywords:** start.gg alternative, Challonge alternative, local gaming events, tournament brackets, bracket management, fighting game tournaments, local esports, event discovery, community calendar, gaming meetups, bracket generator, tournament organizer.

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## Core

- [Home](https://locals.gg): Landing page with value props, features, FAQs, and links to discover events or get started.
- [Discover Events](https://app.locals.gg/): Browse local gaming tournaments, meetups, and events by location, game, or date.
- [Get Started / Login](https://app.locals.gg/login): Sign in or create an account to join events and manage your profile.

## For Organizers & Communities

- [Create Community / Discover](https://app.locals.gg/?tab=discover): Create events, set up tournaments, and manage brackets for your local gaming community.
- [Early Access Form](https://forms.gle/z9zBsz1Dyq66oqcv6): Request early access or send feedback to the Locals.gg team.

## Community & Support

- [Discord](https://discord.gg/TrXGYbaT8z): Join the Locals.gg Discord for updates, support, and community discussion.

## Optional

- [Locals.gg on X (Twitter)](https://x.com/Locals_GG): News and updates.
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@localsgg): Video demos and tutorials.
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/locals.gg/): Community highlights and updates.
- [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@localsgg): Short-form content and event highlights.