8-team cup
Single elimination takes 3 rounds: quarterfinals, semifinals, and final.
Tournament bracket generator
Free tournament bracket generator for knockout events
Create single or double elimination brackets, handle uneven team counts with byes, publish a public page, and update match results as the tournament progresses.
Bracket choice
Use a bracket when the event needs momentum and a clear winner
Brackets are best for playoffs, cups, one-day events, and gaming tournaments where losing should have immediate consequences.
Included in Fixture.cc
Knockout brackets with simple result tracking
Bracket choice
Single elimination is fastest
One loss ends the run, so the event finishes in the fewest rounds.
Double elimination is fairer
Every participant gets a second chance, which is useful when skill gaps are small.
Byes are normal
Uneven participant counts are handled automatically so the bracket still progresses cleanly.
Single and double elimination
Generate a clean single-elimination bracket or give every team a second chance with a double elimination format.
Automatic byes
Uneven team counts are handled automatically so organizers do not need to rebalance the bracket.
Public bracket page
Share fixtures and results with players and spectators from one link.
Cup competitionsPlayoff bracketsEsports tournamentsSchool sports days
Visual knockout planner
Turn a participant list into a seeded bracket
See bracket size, automatic byes and the exact path to a champion before downloading it.
Add your teams and generate a schedule to see it here.
Bracket size calculator
4teams3 matches
8teams7 matches
12teams11 matches
16teams15 matches
Double elimination is preferred for competitive events because a single upset cannot end someone's run. The losers bracket often produces the most closely contested matches of the whole tournament.
Bracket examples
Knockout structures that fit common event sizes
16-player class event
A single-elimination bracket takes 4 rounds and can fit into one session.
12-team gaming tournament
Automatic byes keep the bracket balanced without forcing you to add fake teams.
What you get
Built for clean knockout tournament management
Single and double elimination
Generate a clean single-elimination bracket or give every team a second chance with a double elimination format.
Automatic byes
Uneven team counts are handled automatically so organizers do not need to rebalance the bracket.
Public bracket page
Share fixtures and results with players and spectators from one link.
Admin score entry
Add results from the admin page and keep the public page current.
Works for sports and gaming
Use team names, player names, or gamertags depending on the event.
No setup overhead
Build the bracket in the browser without accounts, installs, or spreadsheet templates.
Printable bracket PDF
Export the full bracket to a print-ready PDF for display at the venue, on a noticeboard, or to hand out to competing teams.
Real-time sync
Results update live on public pages the moment a score is entered. No page refresh needed.
TV Mode
Display live fixtures and standings on any screen or projector in full screen with one click.
More than fixture generation
Keep matchday work organised after the fixtures exist
Allocate venue resources, schedule within full-day time ranges, and share limited management access without sharing the organiser code.
See tournament management toolsCourts and time ranges
Run parallel matches and include realistic duration and buffer time.
Revocable helper access
Let people manage results, schedules, or registrations without exposing everything else.
One simple workspace
Return to competitions unlocked in the current browser with no account setup.
Built for
A fast fit for cups, playoffs, and one-day events
Cup competitionsPlayoff bracketsEsports tournamentsSchool sports daysOffice contestsOne-day eventsClub knockoutsGaming nights
Create a bracket and start playing
01
Choose elimination bracket
Select single or double elimination from the create page.
02
Add participants
Paste teams or players and let Fixture.cc create the bracket.
03
Update winners
Enter results as matches finish and keep the bracket page shareable.
Frequently asked questions
Fixture.cc supports both single-elimination and double-elimination brackets. Single elimination ends on the first loss; double elimination gives every team a second chance through a losers bracket before the grand final.
The bracket generator adds byes automatically where needed.
Yes. Every bracket gets a public page that can be shared by link or QR code.
Single elimination ends after one loss. Double elimination adds a losers bracket that gives every team a second chance before the grand final.
A single-elimination bracket with N teams takes the ceiling of log2(N) rounds. For 8 teams that is 3 rounds; for 16 teams it is 4; for 32 teams it is 5.
Yes. Use the Download PDF option on your admin page to export the full bracket as a print-ready PDF. A4, A3, and Letter paper sizes are supported in portrait and landscape.
Generate your tournament bracket
Add participants and create a public single or double elimination bracket in seconds.