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Stadium makes it easy to accept online payments from your players using common payment methods from around the world. Connect your Stripe account to start enabling online payments for your Tournament or League.

Related article: Creating a Tournament or League

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Connect your Stripe account

1. Go to your Admin Dashboard. Click the Stadium logo or Dashboard in the main navigation.
2. Open Account Settings.
3. Connect your Stripe account. You can either create a new Stripe account or connect an existing one. Follow the prompts to complete the connection.

Once connected, your Stripe account will be linked to Stadium and you'll be ready to enable payments on your Tournaments and Leagues.

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About Stripe

Stadium uses Stripe to process all online payments. Stripe is one of the most widely used payment platforms in the world — trusted by millions of businesses for its security, reliability, and ease of use.

Stripe charges its own processing fees for each transaction. Stadium does not charge any additional fees. You can review Stripe's fees in full on their pricing page.

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Enable online payments in your Tournament or League

Once your Stripe account is connected, the option to enable online payments will become available in your Tournament or League settings.

1. Open your Tournament or League from the Admin Dashboard.
2. Open the Settings dialog for your Tournament or League.
3. Enable online payments using the payments toggle. This will allow players to pay online when registering.

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💡 Note: All payments go directly to your Stripe account. Stadium is not involved in collecting, holding, or disbursing any funds.

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Managing funds — and refunds