From split to bracket in one click
After the team list appears below, the 'Create Tournament Bracket' button hands the team names directly to our bracket maker. Names appear in the slots already, ready to print or share as PDF/PNG.
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Split your list into 8 teams
Eight teams is the cleanest single-elimination size — three rounds, no byes, perfect symmetry.
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When to use this
If you have 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 people, splitting into eight teams gives you a tidy 8-team bracket: quarter-finals, semis, final. No awkward byes.
Step by step
- 1
Paste 16+ names
Two or more people per team.
- 2
Generate 8 teams
Use balanced mode if skill varies.
- 3
Create bracket
One click to the printable 8-team bracket.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does an 8-team single elimination take?
About 7 matches total — usually 60–120 minutes for short games.
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