How do I organize a local tournament in my community?

Start by choosing tournament management software like Brakto, which offers free community features. Set up your tournament format, create registration, and share with your local community through social media and community boards.

What is the best free tournament software for small communities?

Brakto offers the most comprehensive free tier for community tournaments: up to 16 players for the entire event, with bracket management, email notifications, and scheduling at no cost.

Can I use tournament software for school sports?

Yes, Brakto offers specialized features for schools including student-safe registration, parent communication tools, academic calendar integration, and educational pricing discounts for schools and non-profits.

How much does local tournament management software cost?

Brakto Free covers small offline tournaments: up to 16 players tournament-wide with CSV/manual import (no online registration). Online registration uses Event plans by number of players: $79 (≤64), $149 (65–128), $249 (129–256), $549 (257–600); Club is $790/year billed annually. Standard payment processing fees apply on online payments — no Brakto per-player platform fee. Voting contests are free up to 16 entries. Legacy grandfathered events may use older pricing.

What sports can I manage with tournament software?

Brakto supports all major sports including tennis, pickleball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and more. The platform includes sport-specific rules, scoring systems, and tournament formats.

Printable Brackets — Free Tournament PDF Templates (4–64 Teams)

Available Printable Bracket Templates

Single Elimination

Most popular format

Classic bracket format - lose once and you're out. Perfect for quick tournaments.

4 teams8 teams16 teams32 teams64 teams

Double Elimination

Second chance format

Two losses to eliminate. Winners and losers brackets for fair competition.

4 teams8 teams16 teams32 teams

Round Robin

Everyone plays everyone

All teams play each other. Great for leagues and skill assessment.

4 teams6 teams8 teams10 teams

Swiss System

Fair pairing format

Players with similar records face each other. Efficient for large groups.

8 teams16 teams32 teams64 teams

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How to Download Printable Brackets

Enter Team/Player Names

Type names manually or paste from a spreadsheet

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Choose single elimination, double elimination, round robin, or swiss

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Click generate, then download as PDF (print-ready) or Excel

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Popular Uses for Printable Brackets

Office Tournaments

March Madness pools, ping pong, foosball

Sports Leagues

Basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis

Gaming Tournaments

Video games, board games, card games

School Events

Spelling bees, debate, academic competitions

Pickleball & Tennis

Club tournaments, local competitions

Family Gatherings

Holiday games, reunion competitions

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the printable brackets really free?

Yes, 100% free with no hidden costs. Download unlimited brackets in PDF or Excel format.

What sizes are available?

Brackets from 4 to 64 teams/players. The PDF scales nicely for letter or A4 paper.

Can I customize the bracket?

Yes! Add custom team names, tournament name, and choose your bracket format before downloading.

PDF vs Excel - which should I choose?

PDF for printing and posting on walls. Excel if you want to edit or track scores digitally.