How to use Tournament Bracket Generator
- Enter two to sixteen distinct team or player names, one per line, in the order you want them placed.
- Choose single or double elimination.
- Select Build bracket and check the match table for source labels and byes.
- Download the PDF. Fill each winner into the next match by following Winner and Loser match IDs.
Example: Tournament Bracket Generator
Make a four-team double elimination bracket.
Options
- Entrants in seed order, one per line
- Use 2–16 distinct entrants. Byes fill the next power of two.
Supported inputs and limits
Where your input is processed
This tool processes your input in this browser. Your text and files are not uploaded to UseFreeTools. Check this tool's limits for anything it may save on your device.
Seeding and byes affect the path through the bracket
The entrant order is a seeding order, not a random draw. Empty slots complete the next power-of-two bracket, so a bye can advance an entrant without a played match. Check the pairing layout before announcing fixtures; changing the input order later can change the tournament path.
Use the reset final only when required
In the supported double-elimination layout, the upper finalist arrives without a loss. If the lower finalist wins G1, G2 supplies the reset match. If the upper finalist wins G1, the reset is unused. Enter results manually using the match references; the PDF does not automatically advance names or adjudicate event rules.
Questions about Tournament Bracket Generator
Why does my bracket contain byes?
A bracket needs 2, 4, 8 or 16 slots. If your entrant count is between those sizes, the unused slots are byes and the opponent advances without a played match.
When do we play the reset final?
Only if the lower bracket finalist beats the upper bracket finalist in G1. Each side then has one loss, so G2 decides the title.
Are entrants shuffled?
No. The page uses the order you enter. Change that order before generating if you want different first-round pairings.