Free Poker Tournament Timer

Pick a blind structure, put the clock on the TV, and play. No account, no ads.

A tournament clock built for the big screen

  • TV-first display. Blinds and the countdown are readable from across the room, with the prize list and player counts on the rails.
  • Live player counts. Tap to record entries, rebuys, and busts; the clock keeps players remaining and average stack current.
  • Never loses its place. The timer is saved in your browser and counts from the wall clock, so a closed tab or a dead battery doesn't stop the night.
  • Phone remote with an account. A free PokerNite account syncs the clock across devices: the TV shows the display while your phone pauses, skips levels, and records busts from your seat.

Common questions

How long should blind levels be for a home game?

This varies a lot between groups and player counts. Some groups want a quick one or two hour game at 10 minute levels; others want an all-night epic at 30 minute blinds. Longer levels mean more real poker per level, shorter levels force the action. Trial and error with your own group is the best guide: start from a template, notice whether the night felt rushed or dragged, and adjust the level length next time.

What starting stack should I use?

At least 100 big blinds, so the early levels have real play. Most hosts work from the chips they actually own: pick a stack your chip set can deal to every player, then match the structure to it. Depending on how many players and rebuys you expect, include extra levels that may never be reached, just to be safe. The templates all carry extra runway past their expected finish for exactly this reason.

How do I run the timer on my TV?

Open this page in the TV's browser, or cast a tab from your laptop or phone. The fullscreen button turns the page into a clean room display. With a free PokerNite account the clock also syncs live across devices, so the TV displays while your phone controls.

Do I need to download an app?

No. The timer is a web page, so it runs in any browser on a phone, tablet, laptop, or smart TV with nothing to install. If you want one-tap access, use your browser's add to home screen option and it behaves like an app.

Does the timer keep running if I close the tab?

Yes. The timer is saved in this browser and time is computed from the wall clock, so reopening the page after an hour lands on exactly the level you'd expect, even through multiple level changes. It is saved per device: a second device starts fresh unless you use an account to sync.

How should payouts be split?

A common home game split is 50/30/20 for the top three places, paying about one in five entrants. Smaller games often go winner-take-all or 60/40. Enter the amounts in the clock's stats editor and they appear on the prize rail.

Is it really free?

Yes. The timer is free with no ads and no feature limits, and it never requires an account. PokerNite makes its money on optional club tools for regular game nights: player tracking, season leaderboards, and club accounting.