When registering for the tournament, always submit the same email you use for your DartConnect membership. Emails must be unique and can’t be shared with another player.
Don’t have a DartConnect membership? Create a FREE Account:
If you do not want to become a member, you can still provide your email to receive:
If the tournament features WDF sanctioned events offering global ranking points, players are subject to special rules and guidelines.
Learn more about these important aspects of WDF ranked events:
This competition format is commonly used for 501 Singles by the PDC, WDF and many others around the world. This format can also be used for team competitions.
Learn how “Board Groups” is different from brackets with random board assignments:
In-person events may require players to “check in” ahead of time by submitting their email address, similar to airline “passenger check in”.
Events requiring “Player Check-In” will be listed here:
Note: Events may have separate online pre-registration or onsite registration for individual competitions; check with tournament organizers.
You’ll receive an automated email notification when your board is assigned. Premium DartConnect Members can receive a text message by selecting that option in their account profile.
Keeping score with DartConnect is simpler and faster than any other method. All it takes is a few minutes to learn the basics and a few legs played to get up to speed.
You can play simulated tournament matches to prepare for the real thing. Includes a video tutorial!
Learn How To:
DCTV puts the entire event in the palm of your hand:
Try it on your mobile phone and tell your friends!
Eliminate distracting calls and texts!
Anyone in the world can follow your progress and receive Free Fan Alert notifications with a link to your live scoreboard on DCTV. Share this with your followers on social media!
When registering for the tournament, always submit the same email you use for your DartConnect membership. Emails must be unique and can’t be shared with another player.
You must have either a FREE Guest Membership or a paid Premium Membership to participate in a Digital Steel online event.
Don’t have a DartConnect membership? Create a FREE Account:
Email address is required for:
Online tournaments use different free services to create a central location for players to coordinate. Contact your organizer ahead of time to find out which service will be used and if there are any special requirements, such as creating a separate account.
Commonly used services: Facebook, Discord, Skype, Zoom, Google Hangouts, Whereby and others.
The DartConnect scoring app works on almost all devices and operating systems.
Using DartConnect Online – Guidelines & Best Practices:
While a webcam to show the board and/or player is not required to use DartConnect, online tournaments typically require this to ensure an honest competition. Check with the tournament organizer to confirm.
New! DC VideoConnect is now available!
Easily add video chat for your tournament match.
You’ll receive an automated email notification when your board is assigned. Premium DartConnect Members can receive a text message by selecting that option in their account profile.
Your match will be waiting for you in the scoring app, with the format pre-programmed and ready to go. Save the match, and results are reported while you relax and stay sharp.
NEW! Digital Steel online matches now feature a code-free setup process — it is no longer necessary to manually generate and exchange a connection code between opponents. Click here to learn more.
Keeping score with DartConnect is simpler and faster than any other method. All it takes is a few minutes to learn the basics and a few legs played to get up to speed.
DCTV puts the entire event in the palm of your hand:
Try it on your mobile phone and tell your friends!
Eliminate distracting calls and texts!
Anyone in the world can follow your progress and receive Free Fan Alert notifications with a link to your live scoreboard on DCTV. Share this with your followers on social media!