Tournament Bracket Generator

Create a single-elimination tournament bracket instantly.

About this tool

Enter your list of participants. The tool will shuffle them and create the first round of matchups, accounting for any necessary 'BYEs'....

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Single Elimination Tournament Bracket Maker

Kick off your competition with a professional-grade single elimination bracket. Our Tournament Bracket Generator handles the math of 'BYEs' and seeding power-of-2 matchups automatically. Perfect for esports, local sports clubs, and office competitions.

How to Generate a Bracket

1

List Your Seeds

Enter all players or teams. Don't worry about the number; we'll fix the math.

2

Automatic Balancing

The tool identifies the next power of two (4, 8, 16, 32...) and assigns 'Advances' (BYE) slots fairly.

3

Start the Match

The generated list shows exactly who plays whom in the opening round.

Tournament Bracket FAQ

What happens if I have 5 players?

The tool creates an 8-slot bracket. 3 players will receive a 'BYE' (Advances) and advance to the next round automatically.

Is the bracket randomized?

Yes, our generator shuffles the entry list every time you click generate to ensure fair seeding.