Exporting and Sharing Schedules

Once your schedule is finalized, MatchGrid offers multiple ways to export and share it with coaches, parents, officials, and other stakeholders.

Export Formats

MatchGrid supports several export formats:

Format	Best For
PDF	Printable schedules, official documents
Excel (.xlsx)	Further editing, custom formatting
CSV	Importing into other systems
ICS (Calendar)	Adding to Google/Apple/Outlook calendars
Public Link	Web-based sharing, embedding

Exporting to PDF

1. Navigate to your Schedule
2. Click Export (top-right)
3. Select PDF
4. Choose options:
   • Date range: Full season or specific weeks
   • Group by: Team, location, or date
   • Include: Notes, officials, or scores
5. Click Download PDF

[!TIP] For large schedules, consider exporting by division or date range to keep file sizes manageable.

Sharing via Public Link

Create a shareable link for your schedule:

1. Go to Schedule → Share
2. Toggle Enable Public Link
3. Copy the generated URL
4. Share with anyone who needs access

Public links show a read-only view of your schedule. You can revoke access anytime by disabling the link.

Embedding in Websites

If you manage a league website, embed your schedule directly:

1. Generate a Public Link
2. Click Get Embed Code
3. Copy the <iframe> snippet
4. Paste into your website’s HTML

The embedded schedule updates automatically as you make changes.

Calendar Integration

Export individual team schedules to calendar apps:

1. Open a Team’s Schedule View
2. Click Add to Calendar
3. Download the .ics file or copy the subscription URL

Teams can subscribe to the calendar URL for automatic updates.

Email Distribution

Send schedules directly to team contacts:

1. Select the teams to notify
2. Click Send Schedule
3. Choose the format (PDF attachment or link)
4. Customize the message
5. Click Send

[!INFO] Email recipients are pulled from team contact information. Make sure contacts are up to date before sending.