Long events share a problem: people lose track. How far into the season are we? How many weeks until the final? A progress page answers both at a glance.
What works well
- Sports seasons. From the opening game to the final, in one bar.
- Tournaments. Group stage to final, with days left shown next to the percentage.
- TV and streaming seasons. First episode to finale.
- Festivals and conventions. Doors open to closing night.
- Clubs and classes. A term, a semester, a training cycle.
Why communities like it
- One link everyone understands. No explanation needed, the page speaks for itself.
- It maintains itself. Dates are set once. The percentage updates every time someone opens the page.
- It fits where people already are. Pin the link in a group chat, link it in a newsletter, or embed it in a Notion page or a website.
Step by step
- Look up the official start and end dates from the organizer’s own site.
- Create the event with a clear name, for example “League Season 2026-27”.
- Add a cover image that represents the event.
- Share the link in your group, or use the Embed button to place the compact version in a page.
A note on accuracy
Schedules change: a final gets moved, a season is extended. When it happens, the dates on your page should change too. Check the official source before an important post, and recreate the page with the new dates if needed.
Ideas to get people involved
- Post the page at the start of the season and again at each quarter mark.
- Let members suggest the next event to track.
- Link the page from every newsletter issue so readers see where the season stands.
Browse what others are following on the explore page, or create your own.