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Tournament feature

Mixer (Rotating Partners)

Doubles events where players change partners every round.

What it does

A mixer pairs players with a different partner each round, so nobody is stuck with the same team. Brakto generates the rotations, tracks individual scores across partner changes, and produces standings for players rather than teams.

What you get

Automatic partner rotation

Generate rounds so each player partners with someone new.

Individual standings

Points follow the player across partner changes, not a fixed team.

Configurable round count

Set how many rotations the session runs.

Optional playoff stage

Pair the qualifiers with a seed-based partner draft (the #1 seed picks first, then the next lowest unpicked seed, until everyone has a partner) or pair them manually, then cut them into a seeded doubles playoff. Pair seeds follow the pick order, and playoff games run to a higher target than the mixer rounds.

Two-group final

When a mixer runs as two groups, each group’s playoff champion meets the other group’s champion in a scored event final.

Who this is for

Social doubles events and club sessions where inclusivity matters more than brackets.

Verifiable. Everything on this page ships today. It is implemented in MixerConfig, MixerRound / MixerMatch / MixerStanding. If you find a gap between this page and the product, tell us and we will correct it.

Mixer (Rotating Partners): common questions

What is Mixer (Rotating Partners)?
A mixer pairs players with a different partner each round, so nobody is stuck with the same team. Brakto generates the rotations, tracks individual scores across partner changes, and produces standings for players rather than teams.
Who is Mixer (Rotating Partners) for?
Social doubles events and club sessions where inclusivity matters more than brackets.
Does Brakto support Mixer (Rotating Partners)?
Yes. Automatic partner rotation, Individual standings, Configurable round count, Optional playoff stage, Two-group final are all supported. Everything listed on this page ships today.
How do I set up Mixer (Rotating Partners) in Brakto?
Step-by-step instructions are in the help centre — see /help/mixer. You can start free without an account to try the basics.

Try it on a real event

Print a bracket free in 60 seconds, or run up to 8 players at no cost.

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