> ## Documentation Index
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# Cancel, Postpone & Restore Games

> Mark a game as cancelled or postponed, notify both teams automatically, and restore it if plans change.

## Where to find it

**Admin → Events → \[Your event] → Schedule**

Click the **pencil icon** on any game row to open the Edit Game modal. The cancel and postpone controls are at the bottom of the modal.

## Cancel a game

Use this when a game will not be played at all.

1. Open the Edit Game modal for the game
2. Click **Cancel Game**
3. Optionally enter a reason (e.g. "Field unavailable due to weather")
4. Toggle **Notify teams** on if you want both teams emailed
5. Click **Yes, Cancel**

The game is marked **Cancelled** and a red badge appears on the public schedule. If a reason was entered it is shown beneath the game.

## Postpone a game

Use this when a game is delayed or moved to a future date that hasn't been confirmed yet.

1. Open the Edit Game modal for the game
2. Click **Postpone**
3. Optionally enter a reason (e.g. "Rescheduled — new date TBD")
4. Toggle **Notify teams** on if you want both teams emailed
5. Click **Yes, Postpone**

The game is marked **Postponed** and an amber badge appears on the public schedule.

<Tip>
  After confirming the new date and time, edit the game to update it, then use **Restore Game** to return it to **Scheduled** status.
</Tip>

## Restore a game

Once a cancelled or postponed game is back on, you can restore it to scheduled status.

1. Open the Edit Game modal for the game
2. Click **Restore Game**
3. Toggle **Notify teams** on to send a "Game Back On" email to both teams
4. Confirm

The game returns to **Scheduled** status and the cancellation reason is cleared.

## Team notifications

When **Notify teams** is enabled, both the home and away teams receive an in-app notification and an email.

| Action   | Email subject                     | Message                                                                   |
| -------- | --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Cancel   | Game Cancelled – {Home} vs {Away} | Confirms the game has been called off and includes the reason if provided |
| Postpone | Game Postponed – {Home} vs {Away} | Confirms the game is postponed and includes the reason if provided        |
| Restore  | Game Back On – {Home} vs {Away}   | Confirms the game is back on with the scheduled date and time             |

<Note>
  Notifications are only sent to teams that have been assigned to the game. Template slots (e.g. "TBD") do not receive emails.
</Note>