Classic knockout, done right
Tournament bracket generator for single elimination events
Create the bracket instantly, seed teams, and let winners advance automatically as you enter scores.
Used by schools, clubs and gaming communities.
How it works
Set size and seeding
Add teams or players and optionally seed the first round. The bracket renders instantly.
Score and progress
Record results from your phone and the next rounds populate automatically.
Add teams or players, generate a clean knockout tree in one click and share a public link.
Update scores from your phone and the bracket advances automatically.
Use the schedule maker if you want dates, times and locations.
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Why single elimination is easier here
No manual redrawing
Generate a clean bracket in one click and auto-advance winners as you enter scores.
Share or print
Publish a live bracket link or print a clear board for spectators.
Seed with control
Set the initial order up front so early matchups make sense for your event.
Frequently asked questions
For single elimination the formula is n-1. So 8 teams play 7 matches, 16 teams play 15, and 32 teams play 31. Score7 sets up the full bracket including byes when the team count is not a power of two.
Score7 adds byes automatically so the bracket fills cleanly. The top seeds get the byes in round one. You can adjust seeding by hand or let Score7 randomise it before the bracket locks.
Yes, on the Premium plans. Every bracket downloads as a print-friendly A4 PDF. Useful for clubhouse walls, gym noticeboards or matchday programmes.
Yes. Enable the third-place match in tournament settings and Score7 adds a separate match between the two semi-final losers. Standings include the bronze placement so the final ranking is complete.
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