Group format suggestion
Two groups of three teams each. Round-robin within the group (3 matches each), top of each group meets in the final. Total: 7 matches. Fits in roughly 90 minutes of casual play.
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Split your list into 6 teams
Six teams suits bigger events: classrooms of 30, summer camp groups, esports leagues, conference workshops.
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When to use this
With 6 teams you can run two parallel mini-leagues of 3, then a final between the winners. Or seed straight into an 8-team bracket with two byes. The split here is the first step.
Step by step
- 1
Paste names
Plain text from a doc, sheet, or chat.
- 2
Generate 6 teams
Try 'Animals' for memorable names.
- 3
Build the bracket
Use the bracket tool with 8 slots — two byes.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Will 6 teams print on one A4?
Yes — landscape, single page, with a team list on the back.
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