If you run a small rec league in Canada, you probably don't want to pay a monthly fee just to post a schedule. My League Portal has a free plan, League Basic. It's free forever and doesn't need a card. Here's what it covers, where it stops, and when you'd be better off with something else.
What's free on League Basic
- Up to 50 players
- 1 admin (the owner)
- 1 active season
- 1 active drop-in session
- Digital waivers (waiver text, accepted during sign-up)
- A public registration page
- 30-day history
You also get a public league home with the schedule, standings, teams, and news at one link, plus live scoring from the bench.
What Basic doesn't cover
- More than 50 players. Pro covers up to 150.
- Co-admins. Basic has just the owner. Pro allows up to 3 admins (you plus 2 co-admins).
- More than one season or drop-in at a time. Pro allows 3 concurrent seasons and 10 active drop-in sessions.
- Schedule upload. On Basic you add games one at a time. Spreadsheet and calendar-file upload are Pro and Enterprise only.
- PDF waiver upload, custom themes, and your own domain. These are Pro features.
- Video on the Stream tab. On Basic the tab stays visible but locked.
- History past 30 days. Pro keeps 1 year.
Prices, in CAD
- League Basic: free.
- Pro: $19.99 CAD/month, or $13.99/month billed yearly ($167.92/yr), less if you pay for 6 months or a year (see pricing).
- Enterprise: $99.99 CAD/month, or $69.99/month billed yearly ($839.92/yr), with a 30-day free trial and no card needed.
There are no setup fees, and you can pause a paid plan from Settings in the off-season.
When to pick something else
- You need a native app with push notifications. My League Portal runs in the phone's browser. If you mostly need team RSVPs with push alerts, BenchApp, TeamSnap, or Spond may suit you better.
- You run a large youth association with family accounts, many divisions, and email or text blasts. Tools built for youth sports organizations will probably fit better.
FAQ
Is it really free?
Yes. League Basic is free with no time limit, for up to 50 players, 1 active season, and 1 active drop-in session.
Are prices in Canadian dollars?
Yes. All plan prices are listed in CAD.