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Single-elimination format up to 64 teams, custom title and date, A4/Letter PDF and PNG exports, click-to-advance winner tracking, team list as a second page. No account, no upload, no usage limit.
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Printable tournament bracket maker
Run an event without spreadsheets or paid software. Build a printable bracket in your browser, share by PDF.
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When to use this
Generic bracket maker for any sport, game, or event. Use this page if you don't yet know your team count.
Step by step
- 1
Type or paste teams
- 2
Add a title
- 3
Export & print
Optional template pack
If you want premium printable templates (themed designs, branded colours, sport-specific layouts), see our optional template pack. The free maker stays free forever.
Choose paper size before you export
The biggest mistake people make with printable brackets is exporting at A4 and then enlarging on the photocopier — you lose line crispness and the team names go fuzzy. Pick the final paper size before you export. The PDF export embeds a vector bracket, so once you've chosen A2 or A3 the file is ready for the copy shop with no quality loss. For taped-together posters, export at A4 with crop marks and align by the gridlines.
What to print and what to skip
For the wall, print only the bracket — skip the FAQ, the ad slots, and the related-pages section. The 'Print bracket only' option uses a CSS print stylesheet that hides every navigation, advertising, and footer element. The result is a clean diagram with team names and round labels, nothing else. If you want a one-page handout for participants, print page two of the PDF, which contains the schedule grid in a compact list format.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the export quality good for print?
Yes — vector text in PDF, high-DPI in PNG. Looks crisp at A3 size.
Will the printed PDF have the website header on it?
No. The print and PDF export use a dedicated stylesheet that strips the navigation, footer, ads, and any non-bracket content. The output is the bracket and a small footer with the date.
Can I print blank brackets to fill in by hand?
Yes. Generate with placeholder names ("A", "B", "C"…) and print. Some people prefer to handwrite team names live as registrations come in — the placeholder route gives you a clean grid for that.
What's the recommended paper size for an 8-team bracket?
A4 or US Letter is plenty. For 16 teams use A3 or US Tabloid. For 32 teams or more, go to A2 or split across two A3 sheets and tape them together along the centre line.
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