Esports Tournament Prize Payout Calculator

An esports prize payout calculator helps tournament organizers, players, and sponsors calculate how prize money is distributed across winning teams or players. It uses configurable distribution models to allocate percentages of the prize pool to each placed position, making it easy to plan and communicate tournament payouts.

For standard esports tournaments with 4-12 paid positions, use the Standard Esports model (1st gets ~40%, 2nd ~20%, 3rd ~10%). For smaller finals with only 3 paid spots, use 60/30/10. For battle royale or large-field tournaments paying 20+ positions, use the Deep Payout model. The Top Heavy model works well for winner-focused events, and Flat is ideal for community tournaments where everyone should earn the same.

The calculator uses a weight-based algorithm. Each position is assigned a raw weight based on the selected model's mathematical function. These raw weights are then normalized so they sum to exactly 100%. This guarantees that the entire prize pool is distributed with no leftover or shortfall, regardless of how many positions are paid.

The Gini coefficient measures inequality in your prize distribution. A value of 0 means every position gets the same payout (perfect equality). A value of 1 means all prize money goes to 1st place (perfect inequality). For most esports tournaments, a Gini between 0.3 and 0.5 is standard - the top positions earn significantly more, but lower positions still receive meaningful prizes.

Yes. Enter an organizer fee percentage (e.g., 5% for platform fees charged by TO, Battlefy, or Start.gg) and the calculator will show the fee amount, total funds required (prize pool + fee), and a clear fee breakdown. The fee is calculated as a percentage of the prize pool and shown separately from the prize distribution.

The calculator includes four templates: Standard Esports (Top 8 positions using Standard Esports weights, suitable for most tournaments), Battle Royale (Top 25 positions using Top Heavy weights, ideal for large-field events), Fighting Game (Top 3 positions using 60/30/10, common in 1v1 fighting game tournaments), and Racing (Top 10 positions using Deep Payout, good for racing with more spread).

Absolutely. All calculations are performed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your prize pool amounts, distribution data, and fee information never leave your device. No data is uploaded to any server, and no signup or account is required. The calculator works completely offline after the initial page load.

Yes - this calculator is 100% free with no signup, no account, and no usage limits. Model as many tournament scenarios as you need with different prize pools, position counts, distribution models, and fee structures. No hidden charges or premium tiers for additional features.