Full league setup wizard
Turn a new season into a complete, organised competition with guided setup.
- Season, divisions and team setup
- Match formats and points rules
- Home-and-away fixture generation
- Blackout dates and venue conflict checks
Pool league software. Built around the game.
Your whole league.
One place.
Fixtures, live scorecards, player rankings, tournaments and team chat. Give captains the tools for match night and organisers control of the whole season.
From $9.99 per league / month. Monthly and annual plans available.
The tools behind
a well-run league.
From fixture planning to the last frame, here’s what Black8 brings to your competition. Compare plan inclusions below.
A guided start. A full season ready to play.
The league setup wizard walks you through the whole job, with a review before your season and fixtures are created.
- Season
- Divisions
- Teams
- Schedule
- Review
Easy match wizard & local derbies
Arrange the next game, whether it counts towards the league or is just for local bragging rights.
- Guided match setup
- Choose teams, venue and start time
- Friendlies and local club derbies
- Practice matches outside league standings
Live match scoring
A proper match flow for both captains, from the line-up to the agreed result.
- Locked captain line-ups
- Singles and doubles scoring
- Independent captain scorecards
- Score checks and result confirmation
Tournament setup wizard
Build a singles night, doubles cup, triples tournament or full team knockout in the same app.
- Singles, doubles and triples formats
- Team, captains’ and ladies’ competitions
- Draws, byes and knockout brackets
- League-wide or private in-house events
Player profiles & profile pictures
Give the names on the scorecard a face, a record and a place in your league.
- Player profile photos
- Team membership and player records
- Singles and doubles performance
- Referee qualification badges
Player standings & league tables
More ways to follow the competition, from the team title race to individual form.
- Singles and doubles player standings
- Frame wins, win rates and records
- MVP points and ELO skill ratings
- Division tables and configurable points
Team logos & squad management
Give each team its own identity and the captain a clear view of the squad.
- Custom team logos and team profiles
- Captain and vice-captain tools
- Squad lists and player management
- Invites by WhatsApp or shareable link
Talk & Chalk group chats
Keep team planning, captain conversations and league chat with the game.
- Private team group chats
- Captains’ group conversations
- League player group chat
- Messaging without sharing phone numbers
Announcements & league events
Make sure the important news has a home everyone can find.
- League announcement board
- Committee notices and season updates
- Upcoming events and key dates
- Public news alongside fixtures and results
International Rules referee qualification
Develop your league’s referees with practice, assessment and visible qualifications.
- International Rules practice questions
- Formal league referee examination
- Qualification badges on player profiles
- Public qualified-referee directory
Custom local rules & league bylaws
Publish the rules your competition runs by and make them easy for every team to find.
- Editable local rules and amendments
- Fees, match times and league procedures
- Conduct and disciplinary policies
- Published league bylaws for all teams
Ask Chalky rules support
Get help understanding an International Rules situation during a match.
- Official International 8-ball rulebook
- Rules questions in plain language
- Answers with rule citations
- Guidance for match-night situations
League finances & kitty
Keep the committee’s money records with the season they belong to.
- Team season fee tracking
- Income and expenditure records
- Committee float and kitty balance
- Payment verification and notes
Your league, on any screen
A dedicated home for your competition that players can use their way.
- Light and dark modes
- Installable mobile app experience
- Dedicated league home and directories
- Ad-free pages and administrator roles
Live referee shot clock
Keep timed frames moving with clear controls for the referee and a countdown everyone can see.
- Pause, resume and restart controls
- Referee-managed time extensions
- English and Spanish spoken calls
- Full-screen and phone display modes
Your match night, in order
- 1
Choose your line-up
Captains select players and lock in their sides.
- 2
Record every frame
Enter singles and doubles scores as the match unfolds.
- 3
Agree the result
Both captains confirm. Differences get attention before the result is final.
- 4
Follow the season
Keep up with results, standings and player performance.
Good nights at the table.
Less work afterwards.
A score written on a scrap of paper is only the start. Someone still has to collect it, check it and keep everyone updated.
Black8 brings that work into a clear match flow. Each captain keeps their own scorecard, with confirmation built into the process. Players have a place to follow what happened and what comes next.
Independent score entry.
Shared confidence in the result.
Your points system.
Your league table.
Set win, draw and loss points for your division, or use a session-based three-point format. Black8 calculates standings from recorded results, so players can see what they’re playing for.
Individual standings track singles and doubles performance, frame wins and win rates, with MVP points and ELO ratings giving players more ways to follow their season.
Explore the player standingsExample: the Demo league
10 singles frames and 2 Scotch doubles frames
- Win the match
- 3 points
- Draw the match
- 1 point
- Lose the match
- 0 points
These are the Demo’s division settings. Your league can choose its own points and match format.
A plan for your league.
Three plans. Clear prices. Choose the tools and capacity you need.
Save with annual billing
Starter
For a local league getting organised.
$9.99/month
Billed monthly
1 division · up to 10 teams
The essentials for your season
- League setup and match wizards
- Fixtures and league tables
- Digital match scorecards
- Captain tools and team logos
- Local rules and league bylaws
- Referee qualification and shot clock
- Mobile app experience
- Ad-free league pages
Pro
For pub leaguesFor pub leagues with more to play for.
$14.99/month
Billed monthly
Up to 3 divisions · up to 30 teams
Everything in Starter, plus
- Player photos, profiles and standings
- Live match dashboard
- Singles, doubles and triples tournaments
- Talk & Chalk group chats
Elite
For larger and professional competitions.
$19.99/month
Billed monthly
Unlimited divisions and teams
Everything in Pro, plus
- Unlimited Ask Chalky queries
- League finance tracking
- Custom domain support
- Priority support
Prices in USD, per league. Annual plans are billed once per year.
Choose a plan to discuss setup and activation with the Black8 team.
Compare the plans
See exactly where each plan fits.
| Included with your plan | Starter | Pro | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | Up to 10 | Up to 30 | Unlimited |
| Divisions | 1 | Up to 3 | Unlimited |
| League setup and match wizards | Included | Included | Included |
| Fixtures and league tables | Included | Included | Included |
| Digital match scorecards | Included | Included | Included |
| Captain tools and team logos | Included | Included | Included |
| Custom local rules and bylaws | Included | Included | Included |
| International Rules referee qualification | Included | Included | Included |
| Mobile app experience | Included | Included | Included |
| Announcements and league events | Included | Included | Included |
| Light and dark modes | Included | Included | Included |
| Live referee shot clock | Included | Included | Included |
| Ad-free league pages | Included | Included | Included |
| Player photos, profiles and standings | Not included | Included | Included |
| Live match dashboard | Not included | Included | Included |
| Tournament wizard: singles, doubles and triples | Not included | Included | Included |
| Talk & Chalk group chats | Not included | Included | Included |
| Unlimited Ask Chalky queries | Not included | Not included | Included |
| League finance tracking | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Custom domain support | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Priority support | Not included | Not included | Included |
Your team. Your town.
Your competition.
The people running pool deserve good tools, whether it’s a Tuesday night in the local or a full competitive season.
Bar teams
Less chasing. More playing.
A home for your squad, next fixture, player stats and team chat. Captains handle match night from their phone; players stay in the loop.
- Team and player profiles
- Invites by link or WhatsApp
- Captain and vice-captain tools
Pub leagues
Make the secretary’s job easier.
Bring your venues, teams and competition together. Keep fixtures, results and announcements easy to find all season long.
- Seasons, divisions and fixtures
- League tables and rankings
- League-wide communication
Competitive & pro leagues
Give the competition a proper home.
For organisers who need detailed results, tournament tools and clear responsibilities. Present your competition with the care the players put into it.
- Frame-level match records
- Knockout competitions
- International Rules referee qualification
- Custom local rules and bylaws
A league identity of your own.
Your teams, venues, seasons and community belong together. Black8 is built as a platform for multiple leagues, with a dedicated league home and roles for the people who run it.
Explore the Derbyshire Demo
A season in full swing.
Twelve pub teams, 120 players and a season running since July. Follow the results, open a cup draw and see the tools organisers use every week. These are real screens from the working Demo.
Explore the Demo league (opens in a new tab)View all 18 app screenshots
Fictional clubs and players. Explore admin pages with a read-only organiser tour.
The league table
A title race with 77 confirmed matches, results and 3/1/0 points.
The players
Player portraits, club crests, form, ratings and qualification badges.
The competitions
Saved doubles draws and results, alongside singles, triples and team cups.
Live referee shot clock
Keep every frame moving.
Pause play, resume the countdown or grant an extension. Clear controls and English or Spanish spoken calls help the referee manage timed frames from a phone or full-screen display.
Try the shot clock
A few things
you might be asking.
Choosing a new home for your league is a big decision. Start with the things that matter.
Moving from LeagueRepublic? Read the guideHow do we get our league on Black8?
Get in touch using “Discuss your league” and tell us where you play, how many teams you have and what you use today. Choose Starter, Pro or Elite in the pricing section, then get in touch to arrange your league setup and activation.
Is Black8 just for big leagues?
No. Bar teams and local pub leagues are central to the product. Seasons, divisions, player records and tournament tools also make it useful for larger competitive leagues.
Can we run doubles, triples and local derbies?
Yes. The tournament wizard supports singles, doubles, triples, team knockouts, captains’ and ladies’ competitions. You can run a league-wide competition or a private local derby or in-house cup. The match wizard also handles standalone friendlies without changing league standings.
Can captains use it on their phones?
Yes. The app is designed for mobile use, so captains can manage their team and enter match scores at the venue. Players can check fixtures, tables and profiles from their phones too.
What’s new about match scoring?
The match flow supports locked line-ups, singles and doubles phases, independent scorecards and captain confirmation. It gives both teams a part in checking the result.
Can players qualify as International Rules referees?
Registered league members can practise International Rules, take the league referee examination and earn a qualification badge. Qualified referees appear on player profiles and in the public referee directory.
Can we publish our own local rules and bylaws?
Yes. League administrators can edit and publish local bylaws covering fees, match times, conduct, disciplinary policies and league procedures. Teams can find those rules alongside the International 8-ball playing rules.
Does Chalky replace a referee?
Chalky helps you look up and understand rules. The appointed referee and your league’s procedures remain responsible for decisions at the table.
Can we bring an existing league across?
There is a migration guide for leagues using LeagueRepublic. Review your league structure, teams and season data before deciding how to move; the guide explains the starting point.
Make next season
a better one.
Tell us about your teams, your venues and your plans.
Discuss your league
League setup, pricing and migration enquiries.