Layout fits a single page
We rebalance round widths so a 16-team sheet still prints crisp on A4 landscape. For very long team names, switch to A3 in your printer dialog.
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16-team bracket template
Sixteen teams, fifteen matches, four rounds. The classic championship sheet.
Other formats coming soon.
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The free version does the job. The optional template pack just makes brackets look beautiful for events, classrooms and clubs.
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When to use this
Schools running a finals tournament, gaming leagues, mid-size sports clubs. Sixteen teams fits comfortably on a single A4 landscape sheet.
Step by step
- 1
Paste 16 team names
- 2
Optional seeding
Use input order as the seed line.
- 3
Export PDF
Print one master copy and update by hand, or update on screen.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I have 13 teams in a 16-bracket?
Yes — we add 3 byes. Top 3 teams (or random) advance to round 2 automatically.
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