Excel is ideal for this because you can automate matchups, track scores, highlight winners, and even generate a full printable bracket. 2.1 Layout Design A typical bracket is arranged horizontally or vertically. The most readable in Excel is vertical bracket (left to right).
=IF(AND(C3<>"",E3<>""), IF(C3>E3, B3, D3), "")
=F3 Bottom team slot:
=IF(AND(C3<>"",E3<>""), IF(C3>E3, B3, D3), "") That displays the winning team name only after both scores entered. 4.1 Quarterfinals (Match 9–12) Assume Match 1 winner is in F3, Match 2 winner in F6.
| Column | Purpose | |--------|---------| | A | Match number / Round label | | B | Team name or seed (top of match) | | C | Score (top team) | | D | Team name or seed (bottom of match) | | E | Score (bottom team) | | F | Winner indicator (formula) | | G–L | Next round matchups (reference formulas) |
