Do team messages update in real time?

Yes. Team and game chats deliver in real time, so new messages, replies, and mentions appear instantly without refreshing — on web and mobile. Unread badges show what you've missed and clear when you open the chat.

Can I reply to or mention specific teammates?

Yes. Reply to a specific message to keep the conversation clear, and mention a teammate by name with @ to notify them directly. On mobile, swipe a message to reply.

Can I send announcements to the entire team?

Yes. Captains can pin announcements to the top of each player's dashboard and optionally send them via email to ensure everyone sees important messages.

Are there separate chats for each game?

Yes. Each game or event has its own dedicated chat room where players can discuss logistics, tactics, or coordinate carpooling.

Can team members customize their notification preferences?

Yes. Players can choose to receive notifications via email, push notifications on mobile, or both. They can customize preferences on a per-team basis.

Can I edit or delete messages after sending?

Yes. Message authors can edit their messages after sending. Team captains have moderation capabilities to manage team communications.

Are team messages private?

Yes. All team communications are private by default. Only team members can see team chats, and game chats are limited to those invited to the specific event.

Does Firstplace messaging have ads?

No. Firstplace is completely ad-free. We charge a fair price ($5/mo) so we never need to show ads in your team communications.

Can I create polls for team decisions?

Yes. Captains can create polls to gather team opinions on schedules, uniforms, team dinners, or any other team decisions.

Do players need the mobile app to receive messages?

No. Players can receive and respond to messages via email or through the web interface. The mobile app provides additional push notification capabilities.

Firstplace — Team Messaging

Keep the whole team in the know. Messaging made easy.

Stay in touch with real-time chats, announcements, and polls. Reply, mention teammates, and send push notifications, always ad-free, for $5/mo.

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Communication Tools More Messaging Features Messaging Updates Common Questions

Communication tools all in one place. Say goodbye to text chains.

Announcements

Pin a message to the top of each player's dashboard.

Send announcements to the entire team via email.
Team Chat

Persistent chat for the team to coordinate and stay in touch.
Game Chat

Temporary chat for the team to discuss game tactics and logistics.
Polls

Vote to answer important questions with single or multiple selections.

Only captains can see players' votes.

Eliminate mixed messages. Find clarity for your team.

Live Chat

Messages appear in real time, so the whole team stays in sync.
Replies

Reply to a specific message to keep the conversation clear.
Mentions

Mention a teammate with @ to make sure they see it.
Unread Badges

See what you've missed at a glance; badges clear when you open a chat.
Mute

Mute a team or game chat whenever you need some quiet.
Editing

Revise or delete your message from the message dropdown.
Moderation

Captains can delete messages that aren't fit for chat.
Formatting

Format announcements for greater impact, both in-app and via email.
Communication Preferences

Players opt in or out of email and push notifications on a per-team basis.

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Rosters Automatic email RSVPs with maps, calendar, and chat. Including bulk scheduling and reminders.

Invite Teammates Attendance Roles Learn more about Roster Management
Scheduling Automatic email RSVPs with maps, calendar, and chat. Including bulk scheduling and reminders.

Game Invites Calendar Notifications Learn more about Scheduling
Payments Collect money for registration fees and other expenses, including automatic deposits.

Collect Payments No Added Fees Reminders Learn more about Payments
Guest Players Send one-off game invites to friends via email or share link. Invite previous guests to join the team.

Invite Guests Track Invites Learn more about Guest Players

Firstplace is always improving. See the latest messaging updates. See All Product Updates Request A Feature

Live Chat See new messages the moment they're sent. June 5, 2026 • New Feature
Replies Reply to a specific message in chat. June 5, 2026 • New Feature
Mentions Mention a teammate by name to notify them. June 5, 2026 • New Feature
Unread Badges See how many messages you've missed. June 5, 2026 • New Feature
New Message Alerts Tap a banner to jump straight to the chat. June 5, 2026 • New Feature
Mute Chats Quiet a team or game chat anytime. June 5, 2026 • New Feature
Edit Messages Edits now update live for everyone. June 5, 2026 • Improvement
Announcement Improvements Announcements get the chat quick menu. June 5, 2026 • Improvement
Faster Chats Chats load faster and scroll smoother. June 5, 2026 • Improvement
Announcements Distribute announcements via email. Oct 1, 2025 • Improvement
Editing Revise or delete messages in chat. Oct 1, 2025 • Improvement
Formatting WYSIWYG editor for announcements. Oct 1, 2025 • Improvement
Communication Preferences Players choose how to receive communications. Oct 1, 2025 • Launch
Polls Take votes from team members. Oct 1, 2025 • Launch
Game Chat Chat for each game scheduled. Oct 1, 2025 • Launch
Team Chat Persistent team chat. Oct 1, 2025 • Launch
Announcements Pin a message to each member's dashboard. Oct 1, 2025 • Launch

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F.A.Q.More Common Questions

Do messages update in real time?

Yes. Team and game chats update in real time, so new messages, replies, and mentions appear instantly without refreshing — on web and mobile. Unread badges show what you've missed and clear when you open the chat.
Can I reply to or mention specific teammates?

Yes. Reply to a specific message to keep the conversation clear, and mention a teammate by name with @ to notify them. On mobile, just swipe a message to reply.
Is chat available on both web and mobile?

Yes. Team and game chats on Firstplace are available everywhere, including web and mobile. However, only players using the mobile app will receive message push notifications.
Will messages sync across web and mobile?

Yes. All chats and announcements stay in sync between the web app and the mobile apps.
Are ads inserted into team chats or emails?

No. Firstplace doesn't show ads of any kind.
Can I edit or delete messages after sending them?

Yes. Every message you send has a dropdown menu that allows you to edit or delete your message. You are free to fix typos or delete any message.
Are team messages private?

Yes. All chats, announcements, and polls are visible only to the members of that specific team.
Does Firstplace share or sell our communication data?

No. Your team's data stays private and is never sold or shared with third parties.

Messaging that just works.Chats, announcements, and polls.

Communication tools all in one place. Say goodbye to text chains.

Announcements

Team Chat

Game Chat

Polls

Eliminate mixed messages. Find clarity for your team.

Live Chat

Replies

Mentions

Unread Badges

Mute

Editing

Moderation

Formatting

Communication Preferences

We handle the hard stuff.You run your team. See All Features

Firstplace is always improving. See the latest messaging updates. See All Product UpdatesRequest A Feature

Need Firstplace on the go? Download the app.

F.A.Q.More Common Questions

Do messages update in real time?

Can I reply to or mention specific teammates?

Is chat available on both web and mobile?

Will messages sync across web and mobile?

Are ads inserted into team chats or emails?

Can I edit or delete messages after sending them?

Are team messages private?

Does Firstplace share or sell our communication data?

$5/mo

Firstplace is always improving. See the latest messaging updates. See All Product Updates Request A Feature