Understanding the Dashboard

The MatchGrid dashboard is your command center for managing schedules. It provides at-a-glance metrics, quick actions, and workflow guidance to help you stay on track.

Accessing the Dashboard

Click Dashboard in the sidebar (or go to /dashboard). This is your home screen after logging in.

Full dashboard view showing metrics grid, setup workflow, and sidebar navigation — The MatchGrid dashboard provides an overview of your scheduling status and quick access to key features

Dashboard Layout

The dashboard is organized into several key areas:

Header Bar

At the top, you’ll find:

Region Selector: Switch between regions/conferences you manage
Season Selector: Toggle between active and upcoming seasons
Search: Find teams, locations, or events quickly
Profile Menu: Access settings, help, and sign out

The header bar provides context selectors and quick access to your profile

Metrics Grid

The metrics grid shows your current scheduling status:

Metric	What It Shows
Teams	Total teams in the selected season
Locations	Venues configured with availability
Events	Scheduled games/matches count
Conflicts	Scheduling issues requiring attention

[!INFO] Click any metric card to jump directly to that section. For example, clicking “Conflicts” opens the conflict resolution view.

Setup Workflow (New Users)

If you’re just getting started, the dashboard shows a Setup Workflow with guided steps:

Configure Terminology — Set your sport-specific labels
Create Season — Define your season dates
Add Teams — Import or create your teams
Add Locations — Set up venues and courts
Set Blackouts — Mark unavailable dates

Each step shows a checkmark when complete. Once all setup steps are done, you’ll transition to the scheduling workflow.

Setup workflow section showing Setup (Complete) and Scheduling (4 Steps) workflow tiles — The setup workflow guides you through initial configuration with clear progress indicators

Scheduling Workflow

After setup, the dashboard displays two scheduling tracks:

Manual Track

For hands-on schedule creation:

Create Events — Add games one by one
Review Calendar — Visual calendar view
Publish — Make schedule visible to teams

Auto-Scheduler Track

For AI-powered scheduling:

Configure Constraints — Set rules and preferences
Generate Schedule — Run the AI scheduler
Review & Adjust — Fine-tune the results
Publish — Share with your league

[!TIP] You can switch between tracks at any time. Many users generate a baseline with the auto-scheduler, then make manual adjustments before publishing.

Quick Actions

The sidebar provides fast access to common tasks:

Teams: Add, edit, or archive teams
Locations: Manage venues and court availability
Blackouts: Set organization-wide blocked dates
Schedule: View calendar and manage events
Constraints: Review and resolve scheduling issues

Data Tables

Below the metrics, you’ll find summary tables showing:

Upcoming Events: Next games on the schedule
Recent Activity: Latest changes and updates
Teams Needing Attention: Teams missing required data

Filtering by Context

Use the Region and Season dropdowns to filter everything you see. The dashboard, metrics, and all child pages automatically scope to your selection.

Pro Tips

Keyboard Shortcuts: Press ? to see available shortcuts
Breadcrumbs: Use the breadcrumb trail to navigate up the hierarchy
Contextual Help: The ? icon in corners shows relevant help articles

Your dashboard remembers your last-used region and season, so you’ll return to the same context each visit.