Run Professional Powerlifting Competitions With Confidence
Stop wrestling with spreadsheets and manual scoring. Powerlifting Live handles everything from weigh-ins to results, so you can focus on the athletes.
Proven over 15+ years. Trusted by 4 national federations. Zero downtimes.
Why Organizers Choose Powerlifting Live
Everything you need to run smooth, professional competitions without the usual chaos.
Save Hours of Admin Work
Automated scoring, instant document generation, and real-time updates eliminate manual data entry and reduce errors to zero.
No Extra Hardware Needed
Referees use their smartphones. Displays run on any screen with a browser. No expensive equipment to buy or maintain.
Real-Time Everything
Scores update across all screens in under 1 second. Spectators, coaches, and streaming audiences see results instantly.
Coach Assistant
Dedicated mobile screen for coaches showing time to next attempt, podium targets, and exactly what lifts are needed to advance positions.
Professional Presentation
High-quality display screens, automated protocols, and branded documents make every competition look world-class.
Battle-Tested Over 15+ Years
Trusted by 4 national federations. Multi-region cloud hosting, automatic backups every 5 minutes, and 24/7 monitoring keep your data safe.
Up and Running in Minutes
No complicated setup. No training required. Just create your competition and go.
Create Competition
Set up your competition with our quick wizard. Import lifters from CSV or add them manually.
Configure Displays
Open display screens on any device with a browser. They auto-connect and stay synchronized.
Run Your Competition
Record attempts, referee decisions update automatically, and results publish in real-time.
Generate Results
One-click protocols, certificates, and exports. Submit results directly to your federation.
Features Built for Every Role
Whether you're organizing, refereeing, or spectating, we've got you covered.
For Competition Organizers
- Complete competition setup wizard
- Bulk lifter import from CSV/Excel
- Automatic flight and group management
- Weigh-in scheduling and tracking
- Auto-generated time schedules with live predictions
- Multi-discipline support (Full PL, Bench, Para)
- Custom categories and weight classes
- PDF protocols in federation-specific formats
- Diploma and certificate generation
- Team competition scoring
For Referees
- Smartphone-based referee lights (no hardware)
- Simple web registration and approval
- Real-time decision input
- Automatic good/no-lift marking
- Visual lights on competition displays
- Referee assignment management
For Coaches
- Dedicated Coach Assistant screen (mobile-friendly)
- Real-time countdown to your lifter's next attempt
- Position in lifting queue with time estimates
- Countdown timer for reporting next attempt weight
- Live weight class and category rankings
- Podium targets: see exactly what total is needed to advance
- Calculated attempt weights needed to beat competitors
- Forecast total, points, and placement based on current attempts
- Search and select your lifters quickly
For Displays & Streaming
- Lifter screen with attempts and status
- Real-time scoresheet with multiple layouts
- Visual referee lights display
- Bar loading screen with plate visualization
- Speaker/announcer information screen
- Team standings display
- Upcoming lifter order
- Custom screen templates (JavaScript/React support)
- XML/JSON feeds for streaming overlays
- WebSocket API for real-time integrations
For Results & Records
- Live online scoresheet
- Automatic record detection
- Personal record tracking
- IPF points and multiple scoring formulas
- Forecast totals and placements
- Medal ceremony lists
- HTML results for web publication
- CSV/Excel export for analysis
See It In Action
Watch how the digital referee lights system works with just smartphones.
Trusted Across the Sport
From local club meets to national championships.
National Federations
Regional Championships
Club Competitions
Coaches & Teams
Para Powerlifting
Live Streaming
Simple, Transparent Pricing
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Trial
- Full feature access
- Create test competitions
- Explore all displays
- No credit card required
Pro Federation
- One national federation license
- Unlimited competitions
- Unlimited clubs under federation
- Priority email support
- In-app chat support
- Custom branding options
Custom Development
- Federation system integration
- Automatic result exports
- Record list imports
- Custom features
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the internet goes down during competition?
A 4G/5G connection is sufficient to run the competition, so a mobile phone can be used as a backup connection via Wi-Fi Hotspot sharing.
How long does it take to set up a competition?
Most organizers have their competition ready in under 30 minutes. If you have a CSV file with your lifters, import takes seconds. The setup wizard guides you through every step.
Do referees need special devices?
No. Referees use their own smartphones to access the web-based referee lights system. No apps to install, no special hardware to buy.
Can I customize the display screens?
Yes. You can use HTML, CSS and simple placeholders for creating fully customized displays. This is good for screens at the venue, or for streaming overlays.
What scoring formulas are supported?
IPF Points (GL Points), IPF-style team scoring. We can add additional formulas on request.
Is my competition data backed up?
Yes. Automatic backups run every 5 minutes across multiple cloud regions. Your data is safe and recoverable.
Can I integrate with our federation's systems?
Yes. We offer REST APIs, WebSocket feeds, and can develop custom integrations to push results directly to your federation's database/system.
Is there support for Para Powerlifting?
Full support for WPPO/Para competitions, including specialized speaker cards, protocols, and category management.
Ready to Run Better Competitions?
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