Design Better Stages. Run Better Matches.
The free, professional stage design platform built exclusively for competitive shooting sports match directors.
Trusted by match directors across the country
Tired of Designing Stages on Graph Paper?
Graph Paper & Guesswork
Hand-drawn stage layouts are slow to create, hard to share, and impossible to version.
Hours Before Match Day
Redrawing stages from scratch every match wastes the time you need for setup and safety.
No Easy Way to Share
Sending photos of notebooks or PDF scans to your squad isn't a workflow — it's a workaround.
MatchDirector was built to replace the chaos with a professional, purpose-built tool that fits how match directors actually work.
Everything a Match Director Needs
Drag & Drop Canvas
Intuitive stage editor with snapping, grids, and real-scale props. No learning curve.
Tablet & Touch First
Designed for field use. Works beautifully on iPad and Android tablets.
Professional Stage Briefs
Export clean, print-ready PDF stage briefs in seconds. Matches look polished.
AI Shooting Plans
Coming SoonAuto-generate shooting plan suggestions for each stage layout.
Full Prop Library
USPSA, IDPA, and PCSL props pre-built and ready to drag onto your stage.
Shareable Stages
Share a link with your squad or post in your club Discord — no account required to view.
Works Offline
Design stages at the range even without cell service. Syncs when you reconnect.
Always Free
Core features are free forever. No credit card. No trial. No gotcha.
From Idea to Stage Brief in Minutes
Set Your Bay
Define your bay dimensions and drop in boundaries. MatchDirector scales everything to real-world measurements.
Place Your Props
Drag targets, walls, barricades, and barrels from the prop library. Snap them into position with precision.
Export and Share
Generate a professional PDF stage brief or share a live link with your squad. Done in minutes.
Built for Match Directors. Unlike Anything Else.
| Feature | ★ BestMatchDirector | PractiSim | Trident | SketchUp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose-built for shooting sports | ||||
| Free to use | ||||
| Tablet & touch optimized | ||||
| PDF stage brief export | ||||
| Shareable stage links | ||||
| Prop library included | ||||
| No download required | ||||
| Works offline |
Built for Every Practical Shooting Sport
United States Practical Shooting Association — the most widely played practical shooting sport.
International Defensive Pistol Association — defensive scenarios and cover-based stages.
Practical Competitive Shooting League — modern 3-gun and pistol-caliber carbine formats.
Speed-focused steel target shooting — simple layouts, fast-paced action.
Rifle, pistol, and shotgun combined — complex stages requiring careful design.
Additional sport formats and rulesets are actively being added.
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Ready to Design Your First Stage?
Free forever. No credit card. No download. Just open your browser and start building.
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