Getting Started
New to Bookvelt? Here's everything you need to know.
Is it free to use?
Do I need an account?
How do I create an account?
Email: Enter your name, email, and a password.
Phone/WhatsApp: Enter your phone number and verify with a one-time code.
Google: Sign in with your Google account in one tap.
Apple: Sign in with your Apple ID (supports Hide My Email).
All methods are free and take under 30 seconds.
How do I log in?
Email + password
Phone + OTP (one-time code via WhatsApp/SMS)
Google or Apple social login
Passkey (fingerprint, face, or security key)
If you have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled, you'll be asked for your authenticator code after entering your credentials.
Can I use Bookvelt without signing up?
Sports & Leagues
All the sports and competitions we cover worldwide.
Which sports are covered?
Soccer/Football — Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Champions League, Europa League, MLS, Liga MX, and more
American Football — NFL, NCAA Football
Basketball — NBA, NCAA Basketball, EuroLeague
Baseball — MLB
Ice Hockey — NHL
MMA/Boxing — UFC, major boxing events
Motorsport — Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP
Tennis — Grand Slams, ATP, WTA
Rugby — Six Nations, Premiership, Super Rugby
How many leagues do you cover?
Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, MLS, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, UFC, Formula 1, and many more.
How many teams are tracked?
Can I see live match updates?
Where can I check final scores?
Where does the sports data come from?
What if my sport or league is missing?
Fixtures & Calendar
How to browse, filter, and track upcoming games.
How do I browse fixtures?
How do I filter by sport or league?
Sport filter: Use the sport icons in the navigation or browse sections to view only that sport
League filter: Click on a league name or badge to see only fixtures from that league
Date filter: Use the date ribbon to jump to a specific day
Search: Search for specific teams, leagues, or events
You can also visit dedicated sport and league pages directly (e.g.,
/premier-league).What information does a fixture page show?
Teams: Home and away team names, badges, and league
Date & Time: Match kickoff in your timezone
Status: Upcoming, live, or finished with score
Venue: Where the match is being played
Bars: Sports bars and pubs near you showing this game
Events: Bookable events at bars for this fixture
Cover image: Auto-generated match graphic
Are fixture times shown in my timezone?
What do the fixture statuses mean?
Live / 1H / 2H / HT: Match is in progress (first half, second half, half time)
ET: Extra time being played
PEN: Penalty shootout in progress
FT: Full time — match is finished
AET: After extra time
Postponed: Match has been rescheduled
Cancelled: Match will not be played
Abandoned: Match was stopped and not completed
How does the date ribbon work?
What are sport pages?
What are league pages?
Finding Bars & Venues
How to discover sports bars and get there on game day.
How do I find bars showing my game?
1. From a fixture: Open any fixture and scroll down to see bars and events for that game
2. Browse locations: Visit the Locations page to browse all sports bars, filter by nearby or search by city/name
Each venue shows its address, upcoming events, and what games they're showing.
How does 'nearby' work?
What can I see on a venue page?
Cover photo and logo
Address and phone number
Website and menu link
Google Maps rating and reviews
Interactive map with venue pin
Upcoming events at this bar
Directions via Google Maps or Apple Maps
Uber ride estimate to get there
How do I get directions to a bar?
Can I get an Uber to a bar?
Can I see a venue's opening hours?
Can I see a venue's food and drink menu?
Can I see venue ratings and reviews?
Events at Bars
How bar events work and how to find the best game day experience.
What is an event?
What's the difference between a fixture and an event?
How do I browse events?
- Search by event name, venue, or league
- Filter by sport using the sport tabs
- Filter by date using the date picker
- View event details by tapping on any event card
What are event phases?
Booking Open: You can select seats and purchase tickets online
Walk-in: Online booking has closed, but you can walk in to the bar
Live: The event is currently happening
Ended: The event has finished
The booking window typically closes 45 minutes before kickoff, after which the event switches to walk-in mode.
What information does an event page show?
Cover image and title
Date, time, and timezone
Venue name, address, and map
Event description set by the bar
Ticket types and pricing
Seating availability
Book button to start checkout
Related events at other bars showing the same game
Can I share an event with friends?
What does 'walk-in' mean?
Booking & Checkout
Everything about reserving tables and completing your order.
How do I book a table at a bar?
1. Find a fixture or event at a bar
2. Tap Book to open the checkout page
3. Select your tickets (seated or general admission)
4. Choose your seats on the interactive seating map (if applicable)
5. Enter your name and email (or log in to your account)
6. Apply a coupon code if you have one
7. Complete payment with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay
8. Receive your confirmation email with QR code and wallet passes
Important: The payment you make is a service fee for managing and processing your booking through our platform. It does not count toward food, drinks, or purchases at the venue.
How does seat selection work?
View available seats — colored by area/section
Tap to select — choose specific tables or seats
See pricing — each area may have different prices
Hold seats — your selected seats are held for 5 minutes while you complete checkout
If you don't complete the order within 5 minutes, your seats are automatically released so others can book them.
Can I book for a group?
Can I book without an account?
How do I use a coupon or promo code?
What is the 5-minute seat hold?
No-show policy: If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, your reservation may be released without refund. Contact us in advance if you'll be late.
What is general admission vs seated?
Can I book tickets for multiple events?
Payments
Payment methods, security, and billing information.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit/Debit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Apple Pay: On Safari and iOS devices
Google Pay: On Chrome and Android devices
All payments are processed securely through Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor trusted by millions of businesses worldwide.
What currencies are supported?
Are my payments secure?
What is 3D Secure verification?
Is tax included in the price?
Important: The payment is a service fee to STARTIVENT, LLC for booking management, venue coordination, seating arrangements, digital pass generation, and customer support. It is not a deposit and does not count toward food, drinks, or any purchases at the venue.
How do I get a receipt?
What if my payment fails?
- Insufficient funds: Check your card balance
- 3D Secure declined: Complete the bank verification step
- Card declined: Try a different card or payment method
- Network error: Check your internet connection and retry
If the problem persists, try using Apple Pay or Google Pay as an alternative.
Orders & Tickets
Managing your bookings, tickets, and order history.
What happens after I book?
1. Confirmation page — with your order details, QR code, and wallet pass download buttons
2. Confirmation email — sent to the email address you provided at checkout, with all booking details
3. Wallet pass — add your ticket to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for quick access on game day
Your order reference code (e.g., SB-XXXX) is your unique booking identifier.
Where can I find my orders?
If you checked out as a guest, use the order confirmation link from your email to view your order details.
How does the QR code work?
Can I cancel a booking?
To request a cancellation, email legal@startivent.com with your booking reference number.
Read the full Bookings Policy for details.
How do refunds work?
What do the order statuses mean?
Pending: Payment is being processed
Cancelled: The booking was cancelled (by you or the venue)
Refunded: A refund has been issued to your payment method
Expired: The event has passed
What does the confirmation email include?
- Order reference code (e.g., SB-XXXX)
- Event name, date, and time
- Venue name and address
- Seating details (area, table, seat numbers)
- Pricing breakdown with tax
- QR code for check-in
- Wallet pass buttons (Apple Wallet, Google Wallet)
Emails are sent from coach@bookvelt.com (Bookvelt Coach).
Will I get a reminder before the event?
What happens if the fixture is rescheduled or cancelled?
How do I get an invoice?
The first time you request an invoice, you'll be asked to fill in your billing details:
- Full name (first + last)
- Document type and number (VAT ID, NIF, NIE, Passport, National ID, TIN, or other)
- Address, city, postal code, and country
- Company name (optional)
- Email and phone (optional)
Your billing details are saved in the Billing section of your account and are reused for all future invoices. The invoice downloads as a PDF file.
Invoices are issued by STARTIVENT, LLC (EU VAT OSS: EU372094409) and include the full breakdown: line items, subtotal (excl. tax), tax rate and amount, total, and payment method.
Where can I manage my billing details?
Wallet Passes & Check-in
Digital tickets for Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and PDF.
How do I add my ticket to Apple Wallet?
.pkpass file and opens in Apple Wallet automatically.Your Apple Wallet pass includes:
- Event name and date/time
- Venue name and address
- Your seating details (area, table, seats)
- QR code for check-in
- Order reference number
How do I add my ticket to Google Wallet?
Your Google Wallet pass includes:
- Event details and timing
- Venue with map pin for proximity notifications
- Seating information
- QR code for check-in
- Direct link to your order
Can I print a PDF ticket?
How does check-in at the venue work?
Does my wallet pass update automatically?
Account & Profile
Managing your account settings, profile, and preferences.
How do I edit my profile?
- Update your name
- Change your email address
- Set your timezone preference
- View your account details
How do I reset my password?
1. Go to the login page and tap Forgot Password
2. Enter your email address
3. Check your inbox for a reset link
4. Click the link and set a new password
If you're already logged in, you can change your password from Security in your panel.
How do I connect social accounts?
- Connect Google: Link your Google account for one-tap login
- Connect Apple: Link your Apple ID (supports Hide My Email)
You can connect multiple providers and unlink them anytime.
How do I manage my login sessions?
- All devices where you're currently logged in
- Browser, device type, and IP address for each session
- When each session was created
You can sign out from any device remotely by tapping the logout button next to that session.
How do I delete my account?
When you delete your account:
- Your personal data is anonymized
- Your login credentials are removed
- Payment records are retained per legal requirements
- Active bookings may still be honored
What is the customer panel?
- Overview: Account details and profile settings
- Orders: Full history of all your bookings
- Favorites: Saved sports, leagues, and teams
- Notifications: Email and push notification preferences
- Security: Password, 2FA, passkeys, social accounts, sessions
Security & Privacy
Two-factor authentication, passkeys, and keeping your account safe.
How do I set up two-factor authentication (2FA)?
1. Tap Enable 2FA
2. Scan the QR code with an authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, 1Password, etc.)
3. Enter the 6-digit code from your app to confirm
4. Save your recovery codes in a safe place
After setup, you'll need your authenticator code every time you log in.
What are recovery codes?
Important:
- Save them somewhere safe (password manager, printed copy)
- Each code can only be used once
- You can regenerate new codes from your Security settings
- If you run out of codes and lose your authenticator, contact support
What are passkeys / security keys?
To set up a passkey:
1. Go to Security in your panel
2. Under Security Keys, tap Register New Key
3. Follow your browser's prompts to register your fingerprint, face, or hardware key
4. Give it a name (e.g., "MacBook", "iPhone")
You can register multiple passkeys and remove them anytime.
How is my data protected?
- Payments: Processed by Stripe (PCI DSS Level 1) — we never store card details
- Passwords: Hashed with bcrypt — we cannot see your password
- Sessions: Secured with encrypted tokens
- Location: Used only for nearby venue sorting, never stored
- HTTPS: All data in transit encrypted with TLS/SSL
- Data at rest: AES-256 encryption via Google Workspace (SOC 2, ISO 27001 certified)
- AI: Your personal data is not used to train AI models
- Venue sharing: We share only first name + last initial with venues — never your email, phone, or payment details
- Contact: legal@startivent.com for data requests
Read our full Privacy Policy.
Favorites & Notifications
Save your favorite teams and get notified about games.
What can I save as a favorite?
Sports: Follow entire sports (e.g., Soccer, NBA, UFC)
Leagues: Follow specific leagues (e.g., Premier League, Champions League)
Teams: Follow your favorite teams (e.g., Arsenal, Lakers, Chiefs)
Your favorites help personalize your experience and power notifications.
How do I add favorites?
What notifications can I receive?
Match Reminders: Get notified before games for your favorite teams
Live Score Updates: Real-time score notifications during games
Booking Confirmations: Order and ticket messages
Promotions & Offers: Special deals from bars
New Events: When bars create events for your favorite fixtures
Each type can be toggled on/off independently for email and push notifications.
What emails will I receive?
Order confirmation: After every booking
Booking reminder: Before your event starts
Fixture changed: If a match you booked is rescheduled or cancelled
Welcome email: When you first create an account
Password reset: When you request a password recovery
All emails come from coach@bookvelt.com (Bookvelt Coach). You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time.
For Bar & Pub Owners
Information for venues that want to join Bookvelt.
How do I list my bar?
1. Contact us or sign up through the Partners page
2. We set up your venue profile with address, photos, and details
3. You get access to the admin panel to manage events and bookings
4. Start publishing events for upcoming fixtures and accepting bookings
What does it cost?
Starter (Free): Basic listing with venue profile
Lite ($29/mo): Event publishing, booking management, coupon tools
Pro ($59/mo): Advanced features, analytics, priority support
Ultra ($99/mo): Full suite with Wallet passes, WhatsApp notifications, API access
Visit Partners for detailed plan comparison and add-on pricing.
What can I do in the admin panel?
/panel gives venue staff full control:- Create and manage events for upcoming fixtures
- Configure seating charts and capacity
- Set ticket types and pricing
- View and manage bookings and orders
- Create coupon codes and promotions
- Check in customers with QR scanning
- View analytics and reports
- Manage staff access and permissions
How does seating management work?
- Create floor plans with tables, sections, and areas
- Assign categories (e.g., TV 1, TV 2, VIP) with different pricing
- Real-time availability — seats update instantly when booked
- Timeline view — visual schedule of all bookings across tables
- Block/unblock seats for walk-ins or reservations
Customers see your seating chart during checkout and can pick their preferred spot.
Can I add staff to manage my venue?
- Admin: Full access to all settings and features
- Manager: Manage events, orders, and day-to-day operations
- Orders: View and manage bookings only
- Scanner: Check in customers via QR code scanning
Staff receive WhatsApp notifications when new bookings come in.
Do bar staff get notified about bookings?
Languages & Accessibility
Supported languages, timezone settings, and accessibility.
What languages are supported?
English, English (UK), Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Danish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Russian.
The interface, navigation, legal pages, and all static content are fully translated.
How do I change the language?
How do I set my timezone?
Privacy & Legal
Our policies on privacy, cookies, terms, and bookings.
What is your privacy policy?
- We collect account info, booking info, payment info, communications, and AI interactions
- We collect device info, usage data, and location data (with consent) automatically
- We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties
- Payment data is processed by Stripe (PCI DSS compliant) — we never store your full card number
- Your personal data is not used to train AI models
- We share only limited booking details with venues (first name, last initial, group size) — never your email, phone, or payment details
- All data is hosted in the United States
- You can request data deletion by contacting legal@startivent.com
Read the full Privacy Policy.
What cookies do you use?
Strictly Necessary: Session management, authentication, CSRF protection, Stripe payment processing, Cloudflare security — these cannot be disabled.
Performance & Analytics: Google Analytics (GA4) for traffic analysis and user behavior (consent required).
Functionality: Language preference, theme, recently viewed events, favorites, chat widget state (consent required).
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies last up to 2 years. Analytics data is retained up to 26 months.
Read the full Cookie Policy.
What are the terms of service?
- Eligibility: Browsing is open to all ages. Account creation and bookings require age 16+. Some venues have 18+ age restrictions.
- Account creation: Email/password, phone (WhatsApp), Google, Apple, or Facebook sign-in.
- Bookings: Service fees paid to STARTIVENT, LLC (not the venue). Non-refundable except per Bookings Policy.
- AI services: Recommendations are suggestions only, not professional advice. AI outputs may contain inaccuracies.
- Venue responsibility: Bookvelt is a booking intermediary. We are not responsible for food, drinks, service quality, broadcast availability, or any aspect of the venue experience.
- Liability cap: Total liability limited to service fees paid in prior 12 months or EUR 100, whichever is greater.
- Governing law: State of Wyoming, USA.
Read the full Service Agreement.
What is the bookings policy?
- Service fee: Payment goes to STARTIVENT, LLC for booking management — it does not go to the venue and is not a deposit toward food/drinks.
- Seat hold: Selected seats are held for 5 minutes during checkout.
- Confirmation: Booking confirmed once Stripe payment succeeds. You receive email + digital passes (Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, PDF).
- Cancellation: 30+ days before event = full refund. Less than 30 days = no refund.
- No-show: Arrive within 15 minutes or reservation is released, no refund. Repeat no-shows may be suspended.
- Broadcast: Provided by the venue, not by us. Blackouts and signal issues do not entitle a refund.
- Venue experience: Food, drinks, service quality, screens, sound are the venue's responsibility — not ours.
- Special events: May have higher fees, stricter cancellation, different seating.
- Disputes: Contact legal@startivent.com. Response within 14 business days.
Read the full Bookings Policy.
How do I request data deletion?
- Your account is immediately marked inactive and you are logged out
- Personal data (name, email, phone) is anonymized
- Booking history is retained in anonymized form
- Active bookings for upcoming events remain valid
- Account deactivation is permanent and cannot be reversed
You can also email legal@startivent.com to exercise your data rights (access, rectify, erase, restrict, portability).
Note: Payment records held by Stripe cannot be deleted — Stripe retains them per AML, tax, and financial reporting regulations.