Running a knockout tournament—whether it's a World Cup office pool, a weekend gaming ladder, or a local darts championship—is exciting. But managing the draw, tracking scores, and updating the next round manually? That’s a headache.
What’s the biggest headache you’ve had running a tournament bracket? Let me know in the comments – I might build a template just for that problem. Like this post? Save it for your next competition. And yes – the template works for Swiss draws and group‑stage + knockout hybrids too.
(for a 16‑team bracket):
The good news: you don’t need expensive software. A well-built does everything: automatic draw logic, score tracking, winner progression, and even a live bracket view.