Bracket Maker
Build a single-elimination tournament bracket for 2 to 64 teams, with byes and clickable winners. Your work stays on this device whenever possible.
How to use Bracket Maker
- Type the tournament name.
- List the teams or players, one per line, from 2 to 64 entries.
- Choose Seeding: in the order listed, or a random draw.
- Press "Create bracket" and click a name to move it into the next round.
- Download the finished bracket as PNG or SVG.
Worked example
Enter five players A to E in listed order and press Create bracket. The status reads "5 entries, 3 rounds, 3 byes": seeds 1 to 3 go straight to round two, and D plays E in round one.
When to use this tool
- Running an office, school or esports knockout tournament.
- Planning a March Madness style pick bracket among friends.
Important limitations
Single elimination only; the bracket is not saved unless you download it.
Frequently asked questions
What happens when the number of teams is not 8, 16 or 32?
The bracket grows to the next power of two and the top seeds get byes, which advance them to round two automatically. The status line tells you how many byes there are.
How does seeding work?
In listed order, the first name is seed 1. Seeds are placed so that 1 and 2 can only meet in the final, the standard tournament pattern.
I clicked the wrong winner. How do I fix it?
Click the same name again to remove it from the next round, or click the other name in that match to replace it. Later rounds that depended on the old winner are cleared.
Does it support double elimination?
No. It makes single-elimination brackets, where one loss knocks a team out.
Is anything saved?
The bracket lives on this page. Download the PNG or SVG to keep a copy.