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[SportNinja Support Center](https://support.sportninja.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [League & Competition Management 6](https://support.sportninja.com/league-competition-management-6?hsLang=en) # Playoffs Setup - Options Note that there are currently 2 different ways to execute Playoffs within SportNinja: 1. **[Simple version](https://support.sportninja.com/playoffs-/-tournaments-set-up-simple-version?hsLang=en)** - Run playoffs just like the regular season, but using Placeholder Teams (eg. "Semi-final Winner" or "First Place") for unknown TBD game slots. This is currently recommended for small leagues with uncomplicated tournament set-ups. Or for leagues needing custom playoff schedules or unique advancements. 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