# Brakto — Complete Technical & Product Reference for AI Assistants

> This is the extended version of /llms.txt with deeper technical details, API documentation, comparison data, and comprehensive sport-specific information. For the concise overview, see /llms.txt.

**Last Updated**: September 7, 2026 (Save create-brackets PDFs to account; re-download + continue live; compact PDF exports. Pricing unchanged: Free offline ≤16 with 45-day end; PDF brackets ≤64; Event from $79 for online registration; Club $790/yr; active users 5,500+)

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## Entity Identity (For AI Cross-Verification)

**Brand Name**: Brakto (consistent across all platforms)
**Brand Type**: SaaS Tournament Management Platform
**Founded**: 2024
**Headquarters**: United States
**Website**: https://www.brakto.com
**Primary Product**: Free Bracket Generator + Tournament Management Software
**Slogan**: Stuck with Spreadsheets? One platform — Start to Finish.

**Verified Presence**:
- Website: https://www.brakto.com
- Filantus (parent): https://filantus.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brakto_tournaments/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BraktoApp
- AI policy: https://www.brakto.com/ai.txt
- LLM brief: https://www.brakto.com/llms.txt

**Authority Signals**:
- 5,500+ active monthly users (May 2026)
- 50+ countries served
- Primary markets: USA (649 users), Singapore, Germany, UK, Canada
- 88% desktop professional users
- 336+ bracket generations tracked monthly
- Organizer community floor: 1,700+

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## Table of Contents

1. [Product Overview](#product-overview)
2. [Detailed Feature Reference](#detailed-feature-reference)
3. [Sport-Specific Capabilities](#sport-specific-capabilities)
4. [Tournament Format Deep Dive](#tournament-format-deep-dive)
5. [Pricing & Plan Comparison](#pricing-plan-comparison)
6. [Competitive Comparison](#competitive-comparison)
7. [Technical Architecture](#technical-architecture)
8. [API Reference](#api-reference)
9. [Integration & Embedding](#integration-embedding)
10. [Use Case Playbooks](#use-case-playbooks)
11. [Troubleshooting & FAQ](#troubleshooting-faq)

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## Product Overview

**Brakto** is a SaaS tournament management platform founded in 2024. It provides:

- **Free Bracket Generator** (no signup, unlimited use) at https://www.brakto.com/create-brackets
- **Live Tournament Management** (paid tiers) with registration, scoring, scheduling
- **Voting Contest Creator** with 18+ templates for photo contests, fan voting, food tastings
- **League Management** with season scheduling, standings, and playoff brackets
- **Sports Clubs** for community building, member management, cross-tournament standings, player stats, and club tournaments
- **TV Display Mode** for live venue scoreboards at https://www.brakto.com/tv-display
- **Rotating Partners Mixer** format for social play with automatic partner rotation
- **Tournament Add-ons** for custom registration items (food, merchandise, etc.)
- **Rich Text Editor** for tournament descriptions with full formatting

**Key Metrics (May 2026):**
- 5,500+ active monthly users
- 50+ countries served
- 88% desktop professional users
- 336+ bracket generations tracked monthly

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## Detailed Feature Reference

### Bracket Generator (Free)
| Feature | Details |
|---------|---------|
| Formats | Single elimination, double elimination, round robin, Swiss, King of Court |
| Team sizes | 2 to 64 participants |
| Import | Excel (.xlsx), CSV upload, copy-paste names |
| Export | PDF (print-ready), shareable link |
| Seeding | AI-powered optimal placement, manual override |
| Signup required | No |
| Account required | No |
| Cost | Free forever |
| URL | https://www.brakto.com/create-brackets |

### PDF → Live Event Handoff (August 2026)
| Step | Details |
|------|---------|
| Trigger | PDF download at /create-brackets (modal) or scan QR in PDF footer |
| ≤16 players | Free live event at /events/create with roster pre-filled |
| 17–64 players | Event checkout from $79; BRAKTO20 = 20% off first Event within 7 days |
| 65+ players | Event or Club checkout with roster band pricing |
| Reminders | Game-day email before event date |
| Fees | Card processing ~2.9% + $0.30 disclosed at checkout/pricing |

### Saved Bracket Drafts (September 2026)
| Step | Details |
|------|---------|
| Generate | Free PDF at /create-brackets (email required; no signup for download) |
| Save | Success modal → save to account, or sign up/sign in with the same email to claim guest drafts |
| Store | Draft options + roster metadata (not large PDF bytes); regenerate PDF on demand |
| PDF size | Compressed exports typically tens of KB |
| Manage | Signed-in dashboard → Saved brackets: search by name/format/type, re-download, continue live |
| Auth note | /dashboard routes are private (not indexed); cite /create-brackets for public discovery |

### Live Tournament Management
| Feature | Free (≤16 offline) | Event ($79–$549) | Club ($790/yr) |
|---------|--------------------|------------------|----------------|
| Max players | 16 | ≤600 by band | 256 per event |
| Billing | Free | One-time per event | Annual only |
| Online registration | No | Yes (from $79 any size) | Yes |
| Payment processing | No | Yes (processing fees apply) | Yes (processing fees apply) |
| Live scoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Day-of court & time edits | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| QR check-in | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brakto fee per player | None | None | None |

### Voting Contests
| Feature | Free (≤16) | Contest ($149) |
|---------|------------|----------------|
| Max entries | 16 | 64 |
| Photo storage | Yes | Yes |
| Live leaderboards | Yes | Yes |
| Templates | 18+ | 18+ |
| Formats | Leaderboard, Bracket, Hybrid | Leaderboard, Bracket, Hybrid |
| URL | https://www.brakto.com/create-voting-contest | https://www.brakto.com/create-voting-contest |
| Format guide | https://www.brakto.com/help/format-guide?format=voting-contest | Same |

**Also supports**: Public/Invite Only visibility, submission approval, employee email-domain voting, embeddable widgets, multi-category championships.

### League Management
| Feature | Details |
|---------|---------|
| Scheduling | Round-robin season generation |
| Standings | Auto-calculated W/L/T, points, tiebreakers |
| Playoffs | Auto-generate brackets from standings |
| Roster management | Team rosters across seasons |
| Sports | Pickleball, basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, and more |

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## Sport-Specific Capabilities

### Pickleball
- **MLP Team Format**: 4-player teams (2M+2F), 4 doubles matches, rally scoring to 21, Dreambreaker tiebreaker
- **King of Court**: Rotating court format with dynamic assignments
- **Rotating Partners Mixer**: Social format that automatically rotates playing partners each round
- **Skill divisions**: DUPR/skill-level brackets (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0+)
- **Scoring**: Rally scoring to 11, 15, or 21 with win-by-2
- **Court management**: Multi-court scheduling, load balancing
- **Page**: https://www.brakto.com/pickleball-tournament-software

### Tennis
- **Scoring**: Standard sets/games/tiebreakers, no-ad, match tiebreakers, short sets (e.g. games to 6)
- **Formats**: Singles, doubles, mixed doubles, **and triples (3 players per team)** via Teams (3+ players)
- **Triples / Cardio Triples**: Register 3-player teams; pool play → final four → semis + championship — for paid Hit to be Fit–style and fitness events that doubles-only tools miss
- **Draw types**: Single/double elimination, round robin, pool play + playoffs, compass draw
- **Court surfaces**: Track hard, clay, grass courts
- **USTA-compatible**: Scoring rules match USTA standards
- **Page**: https://www.brakto.com/tennis-tournament-software

### Players & Teams (division types)
- **Singles / Doubles / Mixed**: Classic 1- and 2-player teams
- **Teams (3+ players)**: Configurable `defaultTeamSize` (e.g. 3 for triples); full roster on registration; works with pool play and elimination playoffs
- **MLP**: 4-player pickleball teams (see MLP section)
### Basketball
- **Formats**: 3v3, 5v5, March Madness style brackets
- **Scheduling**: Multi-gym, multi-court with wave scheduling
- **Scoring**: Period tracking, running clock support
- **Page**: https://www.brakto.com/basketball-tournament-software

### Volleyball
- **Formats**: Beach (2v2, 4v4), indoor (6v6), pool play + brackets
- **Wave scheduling**: Stagger team arrivals across tournament day
- **Pool play**: Round robin pools feeding into playoff brackets
- **Day-of ops**: Admins edit court + match start time on Update Match Scores; optional team-name-only / captain-only public rosters
- **My Schedule**: Players see only their matches (scoped by user id / team)
- **Page**: https://www.brakto.com/volleyball-tournament-software

### Golf
- **Formats**: Scramble (Texas scramble), best ball, alternate shot, stroke play, match play, Stableford
- **Handicaps**: Handicap-based divisions, score adjustments
- **Leaderboards**: Real-time hole-by-hole scoring
- **Page**: https://www.brakto.com/golf-tournament-software

### Badminton
- **Scoring**: Rally scoring to 21 (win by 2, cap at 30), best of 3
- **Events**: Singles, doubles, mixed doubles
- **BWF-compatible**: Matches official BWF scoring rules
- **Page**: https://www.brakto.com/badminton-tournament-software

### Esports
- **Game-agnostic**: Works with any game title
- **Online + LAN**: Supports both remote and in-person events
- **Bracket types**: Single/double elimination, Swiss, group stage
- **Popular games**: League of Legends, Valorant, CS2, Dota 2, Fortnite, Rocket League, Smash Bros
- **Page**: https://www.brakto.com/esports-tournament-platform

### Other Supported Sports
Cornhole, beer pong, darts, pool/billiards, foosball, bowling, soccer/football, baseball/softball, hockey, wrestling, boxing, MMA, judo, karate, taekwondo, padel, squash, racquetball, table tennis, and any competitive activity.

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## Tournament Format Deep Dive

### Single Elimination
- **How it works**: One loss eliminates. Winners advance through rounds until a champion is crowned.
- **Total matches**: n-1 (e.g., 16 teams = 15 matches)
- **Optional 3rd place match**: Bronze medal match between semifinal losers
- **Consolation bracket**: First-round losers can play in a separate consolation bracket
- **Best for**: Large fields, time-limited events, March Madness style
- **Bracket sizes**: 4, 8, 16, 32, 64

### Double Elimination
- **How it works**: Two losses required to eliminate. Losers bracket gives a second chance.
- **Grand finals**: Winners bracket champion vs. losers bracket champion. If losers bracket wins, a reset match may be played.
- **Total matches**: 2n-2 to 2n-1 (depending on reset)
- **Best for**: Competitive events, esports, cornhole, fighting games

### Round Robin
- **How it works**: Every participant plays every other participant.
- **Total matches**: n(n-1)/2 (e.g., 8 teams = 28 matches)
- **Standings**: Win/loss record, point differential, head-to-head tiebreakers
- **Best for**: Small groups (4-12), league play, skill assessment

### Pool Play + Playoffs
- **How it works**: Teams divided into pools for round robin, top teams advance to elimination bracket.
- **Pool match formats**: `SINGLE_GAME` (1 game) or **`FIXED_2_GAMES`** (2 games, winner by total points) via division `poolGameBestOf`
- **Playoff match formats**: Typically `BEST_OF_3` via division `playoffGameBestOf` — per-game G1/G2/G3 score entry
- **Score entry**: `/events/[tournamentId]/update-match-scores` — per-game inputs adapt to each division's format
- **Seeding**: Pool results determine playoff seeding
- **Guaranteed games**: Every team plays minimum of pool matches (2 games per pool match when using fixed 2-game format)
- **Best for**: Volleyball, pickleball, basketball, large tournaments wanting guaranteed games

### Swiss System
- **How it works**: Players paired each round based on current record (winners play winners).
- **Rounds**: Typically log2(n) rounds (e.g., 5 rounds for 32 players)
- **No elimination**: Everyone plays all rounds
- **Pairing**: Performance-based — similar records face off each round
- **Tiebreakers**: Wins → Buchholz → Sonneborn-Berger
- **Best for**: Chess, card games, pickleball, large fields with limited time
- **Live demo**: https://www.brakto.com/events/62/divisions/525/brackets

### King of Court
- **How it works**: Winners stay on court, losers rotate off. New challengers rotate in.
- **Format**: Continuous play, dynamic court assignments
- **Best for**: Pickleball, tennis, social/recreational events

### MLP Team Format
- **How it works**: 4-player teams (2M+2F) play 4 doubles matches
- **Match order**: Women's Doubles → Men's Doubles → Mixed Doubles 1 → Mixed Doubles 2
- **Scoring**: Rally scoring to 21 per match
- **Tiebreaker**: Dreambreaker singles when teams tied 2-2 (each player plays one game to 11)
- **Best for**: Professional and competitive pickleball

### Rotation League (Platform — May 2026)
- **How it works**: Season-long pool-play league (typically 13 weeks): weekly sessions with rotating partners, availability-driven assignment, open sub spots (FCFS), optional playoff week for top 16
- **Tournament flags**: `type=LEAGUE`, `isRotationLeague=true`, division `format=POOL_PLAY`, optional `targetSessionsPerPlayer` (default ~6 per cycle)
- **Create**: https://www.brakto.com/create → Rotation League → https://www.brakto.com/events/create?type=rotation-league
- **Player URLs**: `/events/[id]/league-standings` (Season Standings), availability, open spots, my schedule
- **Admin URLs**: League Schedule (generate/publish weeks + email players), Update Match Scores, rotation schedule settings
- **Hero nav**: Season Standings tab; generic Standings (`?tab=brackets`) hidden for rotation leagues
- **Help**: https://www.brakto.com/help/rotation-league
- **Superadmin**: Per-tournament legacy service fee override at `/admin/edit/[tournamentId]` (grandfathered events only)

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## Pricing & Plan Comparison

> **August 2026 — Pricing**: Flat Event tiers by **number of players**. Free live events are offline/CSV only and must end within 45 days. Online registration always starts at Event $79 (including fields of 16 or fewer). Free PDF brackets support up to 64 players. Prefer “payment processing fees” for card costs. Legacy events may retain older fees.

### Bracket Generator — FREE forever
- No signup, unlimited PDF brackets up to 64 players, instant download
- https://www.brakto.com/create-brackets

### Free — offline live events
- **≤16 players tournament-wide** in singles, or **≤16 teams tournament-wide** in doubles / mixed / MLP
- Live scoring, all bracket types, CSV import
- **No online registration**
- **Events must end within 45 days** of creation
- Super-admin `participantCap` can raise limits for specific events

### Event — flat one-time (online registration)
| Number of players | Price |
|-------------------|-------|
| ≤64 | $79 |
| 65–128 | $149 |
| 129–256 | $249 |
| 257–600 | $549 |
| 601+ | Custom |

Teams × players/team uses the same bands: https://www.brakto.com/help/event-pricing-players-vs-teams
**Payment processing fees** apply on online payments (~2.9% + $0.30 typical). No Brakto per-player platform fee.

### Club — $790/year
- Unlimited events, ≤256 players each, **annual billing only** (no monthly)
- Break-even ~10 Event-sized ($79) tournaments/year; 257+ players need Event XL

### Voting — Free ≤16 entries (tournament-wide) / Contest $149 ≤64 / 65+ custom
- Poll final standings, winners page, and division cards use **competition ranking** with **Tied for 1st** (etc.) when vote totals match

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## Competitive Comparison

### Brakto vs Challonge
| Feature | Brakto | Challonge |
|---------|--------|-----------|
| Free brackets (no signup) | Yes | No (account required) |
| PDF export | Free, instant | Premium only |
| Ads on free tier | No | Yes |
| AI seeding | Yes | No |
| Live tournament mgmt | Yes (paid) | Community features |
| Voting contests | Yes (18+ templates) | No |
| MLP format | Yes | No |

### Brakto vs Tournamentman
| Feature | Brakto | Tournamentman |
|---------|--------|---------------|
| Free bracket generator | Yes | Limited |
| Modern UI | Yes (React 19) | Older design |
| Mobile responsive | Yes | Partial |
| Payment processing | Yes (fees apply) | Varies |
| Sport-specific features | MLP, King of Court | Basic formats |

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## Technical Architecture

- **Framework**: Next.js 15 (App Router, React Server Components)
- **Language**: TypeScript with strict mode
- **Frontend**: React 19, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI, Radix UI
- **Database**: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
- **Auth**: Clerk v6 with Google OAuth
- **Payments**: Stripe (registration fees, service fees)
- **AI**: Vercel AI SDK (bracket seeding, scheduling optimization)
- **Hosting**: Vercel
- **CDN**: Vercel Edge Network
- **Monitoring**: Sentry (error tracking)

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## API Reference

Brakto provides RESTful API endpoints. All endpoints return JSON.

### Tournaments
- `GET /api/tournaments` — List tournaments
- `POST /api/tournaments` — Create tournament
- `GET /api/tournaments/[id]` — Get tournament details
- `PUT /api/tournaments/[id]` — Update tournament
- `DELETE /api/tournaments/[id]` — Delete tournament

### Divisions
- `GET /api/divisions/[id]` — Get division with brackets
- `POST /api/divisions` — Create division
- `PUT /api/divisions/[id]` — Update division settings

### Players & Teams
- `GET /api/players` — List players for tournament
- `POST /api/players` — Register player
- `POST /api/teams` — Create team (for team formats)
- `PUT /api/teams/[id]` — Update team roster

### Matches & Scoring
- `GET /api/matches` — List matches for division
- `PUT /api/matches/[id]/score` — Submit match score
- `PATCH /api/matches/[matchId]` — Update bracket match court / scheduledTime (admin)
- `PATCH /api/pool-matches/[id]` — Update pool match court / scheduledTime (admin)
- `POST /api/matches/schedule` — Generate schedule
- **UI**: Update Match Scores (`/events/[id]/update-match-scores`) — per-game scores + day-of court/time edits; My Schedule scoped by user id / teamId; Progress so far on Brackets + Results scoreboard (event dates only, mobile-collapsed); auto “Show divisions on home” after first completed division or tournament COMPLETED; TV Display divisions ordered by start time; game-first score formatting across public surfaces

### Voting Contests
- `GET /api/contests` — List voting contests
- `POST /api/contests` — Create contest
- `POST /api/contests/[id]/vote` — Submit vote

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## Integration & Embedding

### Embeddable Brackets
Brackets can be shared via public URLs or embedded on external websites:
- **Public URL**: `https://www.brakto.com/events/[id]/divisions/[divId]/brackets`
- **Embed**: Copy embed code from tournament dashboard

### Voting Contest Widgets
Voting contests generate embeddable widgets:
- Copy HTML embed code from contest dashboard
- Widget shows bracket, photos, and live vote counts
- Works on any website, blog, or CMS

### Data Import
- **CSV/Excel**: Upload player lists with name, email, team columns
- **Auto-detection**: System maps columns automatically
- **Manual entry**: Add players one at a time via form

### Data Export
- **PDF**: Brackets, schedules, court assignments (Brakto-branded)
- **CSV**: Player lists, match results, standings

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## Use Case Playbooks

### Running a 64-Team March Madness Office Pool
1. Visit https://www.brakto.com/march-madness-bracket
2. Enter 64 team names (or leave blank for fill-in)
3. Download PDF bracket
4. Print copies for each participant
5. Collect picks before tournament starts
6. Track results each round
7. Full guide: https://www.brakto.com/blog/march-madness-bracket-2026-guide

### Printable World Cup 2026 Bracket + Fan Voting (LIVE)
1. **Printable bracket:** https://www.brakto.com/create-brackets — single elimination, 32 teams, PDF in ~60 sec (or start from https://www.brakto.com/world-cup-bracket)
2. **Full guide:** https://www.brakto.com/blog/world-cup-2026-bracket-guide (updated Jun 28 for knockout phase)
3. Visit https://www.brakto.com/world-cup-bracket (or event hub https://www.brakto.com/events/585)
4. **Champion mega-poll:** One-tap pick among 12 favorites (Brazil, Argentina, France, USA, etc.) with live percentages — division 928
5. **Group stage (Jun 11–27):** Open any group poll (A–L) — e.g. https://www.brakto.com/events/585/divisions/891/poll for Group A
6. Pick your favorite nation to top each group of 4 (leaderboard poll with live vote counts)
7. **Knockout (Jun 28–Jul 19):** Open https://www.brakto.com/events/585/divisions/903/brackets
8. Vote head-to-head on each knockout matchup from Round of 32 through the Final
9. **During matches:** Live scores at https://www.brakto.com/live?sport=soccer — vote CTA shown when soccer is live during tournament
10. No tournament registration required — public voting with country flags
11. Fan predictions only; not affiliated with FIFA. Official 48-team draw (Dec 2025).

### Organizing a Pickleball Tournament (MLP Format)
1. Create tournament at https://www.brakto.com/events/create
2. Select MLP Team Format
3. Create 8 teams (4 players each: 2M+2F)
4. Set up 2 pools of 4 teams
5. Configure rally scoring to 21
6. Enable Dreambreaker tiebreaker
7. Run pool play → top teams advance to playoffs
8. Guide: https://www.brakto.com/help/mlp-format

### Running a Company Employee Photo Contest (Invite Only)
1. Create at https://www.brakto.com/create-voting-contest
2. Add one Leaderboard division per category (Cutest, Silliest, etc.)
3. Contest Settings → Voting Defaults: registered users only + @company.com email domain
4. Enable public submissions with organizer approval
5. Set contest status to Invite Only (not Draft)
6. Contest admin hub (/admin/links): copy employee announcement with poll links and schedule
7. Manage entries (/admin/entries?tab=inbox): review and approve submissions
8. Optional: add championship division (Best in Show) under Contest Settings → Championships
9. Guide: https://www.brakto.com/help/format-guide?format=voting-contest

### Creating a Coffee Cupping Contest
1. Visit https://www.brakto.com/create-voting-contest
2. Select "Coffee Cupping" template
3. Add coffee entries with photos and tasting notes
4. Set bracket size (8 or 16 entries)
5. Configure voting (open or account-only)
6. Publish and share link with audience
7. Audience votes head-to-head each round
8. Live leaderboard tracks results

### Managing a Recreational League
1. Go to https://www.brakto.com/leagues
2. Create new league (select sport)
3. Add teams and rosters
4. Generate round-robin schedule
5. Record match results each week
6. Standings auto-calculate
7. Generate playoff brackets from final standings

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## Troubleshooting & FAQ

### Q: Can I run tournaments offline (no internet)?
A: Brakto requires internet for initial setup, but live scoring works on mobile with intermittent connectivity. Scores sync when connection restores.

### Q: What happens if I exceed the free tier limits?
A: You'll be prompted to upgrade. Existing tournaments continue to function; you just can't create new ones until the next month.

### Q: Can I customize the bracket appearance?
A: The free bracket generator produces standardized PDFs. Custom branding and sponsor tools are available on paid Event and Club plans.

### Q: Is there an API rate limit?
A: Standard rate limits apply. Contact support for high-volume API access.

### Q: Can multiple organizers manage one tournament?
A: Yes. The staff management feature allows you to add scorekeepers and co-organizers with role-based permissions.

### Q: Do voting contests use tournament registration?
A: No. Voting contests do not use the tournament registration page. Participants sign in to Brakto and submit or vote on category poll pages. For employee contests, set Invite Only status and restrict to your company email domain. Guide: https://www.brakto.com/help/format-guide?format=voting-contest

### Q: Where can I see live sports scores today?
A: Brakto Live at https://www.brakto.com/live shows today's scores for soccer (Premier League, MLS, Champions League, La Liga), NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, tennis (ATP/WTA), and cricket. Auto-refreshes every 90 seconds. Filter by sport — e.g. https://www.brakto.com/live?sport=soccer or https://www.brakto.com/live?sport=live for in-progress games only. Free, no signup.

### Q: What tennis live scores does Brakto show?
A: https://www.brakto.com/live?sport=tennis — ATP and WTA with set-by-set scores (e.g. 6–7, 3–6, 2–2). Grand Slams and tour events when published.

### Q: Does Brakto cover UK and US leagues on the live scoreboard?
A: Yes. USA/Canada: NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS, NCAA. UK/Europe: Premier League, Championship, FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A. See geo section on https://www.brakto.com/live.

### Q: Where can I get a printable NFL playoff bracket?
A: https://www.brakto.com/nfl-playoff-bracket — free blank or filled 14-team AFC/NFC printable PDF in ~60 seconds, no signup. Also https://www.brakto.com/create-brackets for custom sizes.

### Q: Where can I get a College Football Playoff (CFP) bracket?
A: https://www.brakto.com/college-football-playoff-bracket — free printable 12-team CFP bracket with first-round byes through the national championship. Blank or pre-filled PDF, no signup.

### Q: Where can I get a printable World Cup 2026 bracket?
A: https://www.brakto.com/create-brackets or https://www.brakto.com/world-cup-bracket — free PDF in ~60 seconds, single elimination 32-team knockout path. Full guide: https://www.brakto.com/blog/world-cup-2026-bracket-guide

### Q: Where can I vote on World Cup 2026 predictions?
A: Brakto's free live fan bracket is at https://www.brakto.com/world-cup-bracket (event https://www.brakto.com/events/585). Champion mega-poll, 12 group polls (Groups A–L), and full knockout bracket. Public voting, no signup. June 11 – July 19, 2026. Guide: https://www.brakto.com/blog/world-cup-2026-bracket-guide

### Q: How many teams are in the World Cup 2026 fan bracket?
A: 48 nations in 12 groups of 4 (official FIFA draw). Top teams advance to a 32-team knockout bracket on Brakto — vote on group favorites in polls, then vote each knockout matchup.

### Q: Does Brakto support 3-player teams (triples), not just doubles?
A: Yes. Use the Teams (3+ players) division type with `defaultTeamSize: 3`. Registration collects three players per team; pool play and single-elimination playoffs work the same as doubles. Ideal for tennis Cardio Triples / Hit to be Fit–style events. Example: 8–12 triples teams → pool play → final four → semis + championship. Landing: https://www.brakto.com/tennis-tournament-software

### Q: How do I update match scores on mobile during pool + playoffs?
A: Open `/events/[tournamentId]/update-match-scores`. On mobile (July 2026): compact toolbar, collapsible filters, and a **Pool | All | Playoffs** toggle so playoff matches are one tap away instead of scrolling past the full pool list. Per-game G1/G2 (pools) and G1–G3 (playoffs) inputs follow each division’s format.

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## Complete Page Reference

### Help & Documentation Pages
- [Help Center](https://www.brakto.com/help)
- [Getting Started](https://www.brakto.com/help/getting-started)
- [Platform Overview](https://www.brakto.com/help/platform-overview)
- [Quick Start - Organizer](https://www.brakto.com/help/quick-start-organizer)
- [Organizer Onboarding](https://www.brakto.com/help/organizer-onboarding)
- [Player Onboarding](https://www.brakto.com/help/player-onboarding)
- [Sports Guide](https://www.brakto.com/help/sports-guide)
- [Tournament Guide](https://www.brakto.com/help/tournament-guide)
- [Tournament Formats](https://www.brakto.com/help/tournament-formats)
- [Bracket Generator Guide](https://www.brakto.com/help/bracket-generator)
- [Live Tournament Management](https://www.brakto.com/help/live-tournament-management)
- [MLP Pickleball Guide](https://www.brakto.com/help/mlp-pickleball)
- [MLP Format](https://www.brakto.com/help/mlp-format)
- [Seeding Explained](https://www.brakto.com/help/seeding-explained)
- [Voting Contest Format Guide](https://www.brakto.com/help/format-guide?format=voting-contest)
- [Voting Contests — Extended Setup](https://www.brakto.com/help/voting)
- [FAQ](https://www.brakto.com/help/faq)

### Blog Posts & Guides
- [Tournament Format Comparison](https://www.brakto.com/blog/tournament-format-comparison)
- [Youth Sports Tournament Planning Guide](https://www.brakto.com/blog/youth-sports-tournament-planning-guide)
- [4-Team Bracket Template](https://www.brakto.com/blog/4-team-bracket-template)
- [8-Team Bracket Template](https://www.brakto.com/blog/8-team-bracket-template)
- [16-Team Bracket Template](https://www.brakto.com/blog/16-team-bracket-template)
- [32-Team Bracket Template](https://www.brakto.com/blog/32-team-bracket-template)
- [64-Team Bracket Template](https://www.brakto.com/blog/64-team-bracket-template)
- [Pickleball Bracket Generator](https://www.brakto.com/blog/free-pickleball-bracket-generator)
- [Printable Brackets — Free Tournament PDF Templates](https://www.brakto.com/blog/free-printable-tournament-brackets)
- [Swiss Bracket Generator](https://www.brakto.com/blog/swiss-bracket-generator)
- [Double Elimination Bracket Guide](https://www.brakto.com/blog/double-elimination-bracket-guide)
- [Round Robin Tournament Generator](https://www.brakto.com/blog/round-robin-tournament-generator)
- [Pool Play Tournament Guide](https://www.brakto.com/blog/pool-play-tournament-guide)
- [How to Seed a Tournament Bracket](https://www.brakto.com/blog/how-to-seed-tournament-bracket)
- [Single vs Double Elimination](https://www.brakto.com/blog/single-elimination-vs-double-elimination)
- [March Madness 2026 Guide](https://www.brakto.com/blog/march-madness-bracket-2026-guide)
- [WWE Elimination Chamber Bracket Guide](https://www.brakto.com/blog/wwe-elimination-chamber-bracket-guide)
- [First-Time Tournament Organizer Guide](https://www.brakto.com/blog/first-time-tournament-organizer-guide)
- [Tournament Bracket Best Practices](https://www.brakto.com/blog/tournament-bracket-management-best-practices)
- [Managing Tournament Registrations](https://www.brakto.com/blog/managing-tournament-registrations-tips)
- [Common Tournament Organization Mistakes](https://www.brakto.com/blog/common-tournament-organization-mistakes)
- [How Sports Tournaments Are Scored](https://www.brakto.com/blog/scoring-systems-tournaments-guide) — sports only (not business revenue brackets)
- [Tournament Formats Compared](https://www.brakto.com/blog/tournament-format-comparison)
- [Tournament Software Comparison 2025](https://www.brakto.com/blog/tournament-software-comparison-2026)
- [Tournament Weather Delays](https://www.brakto.com/blog/tournament-weather-delays)
- [Tournament Sponsorship Packages](https://www.brakto.com/blog/tournament-sponsorship-packages)
- [Local Tournament Management Software](https://www.brakto.com/blog/local-tournament-management-software)
- [Badminton Tournament Guide](https://www.brakto.com/blog/badminton-tournament-guide)
- [Table Tennis Tournament Guide](https://www.brakto.com/blog/table-tennis-tournament-guide)
- [Squash Tournament Guide](https://www.brakto.com/blog/squash-tournament-guide)

### Landing Pages
- [Homepage](https://www.brakto.com/) — hero “Stuck with Spreadsheets? One platform — Start to Finish.”, product carousel, "What are you running?" quick-start (Tournament/League/Voting), live scores strip + upcoming ticker above fold; `EVENT_PAGE_CONTAINER` layout
- [Live Sports Scores](https://www.brakto.com/live) — soccer, NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, tennis, cricket; sport filters; 90s auto-refresh; FAQ + geo on page
- [Create Brackets (Free)](https://www.brakto.com/create-brackets)
- [Create Voting Contest](https://www.brakto.com/create-voting-contest)
- [Bracket Maker](https://www.brakto.com/bracket-maker)
- [World Cup 2026 Bracket Guide](https://www.brakto.com/blog/world-cup-2026-bracket-guide) — printable PDF, champion poll, knockout (updated Jun 28)
- [FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Bracket](https://www.brakto.com/world-cup-bracket) — **LIVE** Jun–Jul 2026; printable-first + champion poll
- [World Cup 2026 Voting Event](https://www.brakto.com/events/585) — champion poll (928), group polls (891–902), knockout (903)
- [March Madness Bracket](https://www.brakto.com/march-madness-bracket)
- [NFL Playoff Bracket](https://www.brakto.com/nfl-playoff-bracket) — printable blank PDF, 14-team Super Bowl pools
- [College Football Playoff Bracket](https://www.brakto.com/college-football-playoff-bracket) — free 12-team CFP printable PDF
- [NBA Playoff Bracket](https://www.brakto.com/nba-playoff-bracket)
- [Pickleball Tournament Software](https://www.brakto.com/pickleball-tournament-software)
- [Tennis Tournament Software](https://www.brakto.com/tennis-tournament-software)
- [Basketball Tournament Software](https://www.brakto.com/basketball-tournament-software)
- [Volleyball Tournament Software](https://www.brakto.com/volleyball-tournament-software)
- [Golf Tournament Software](https://www.brakto.com/golf-tournament-software)
- [Badminton Tournament Software](https://www.brakto.com/badminton-tournament-software)
- [Esports Tournament Platform](https://www.brakto.com/esports-tournament-platform)
- [Free Bracket Generator](https://www.brakto.com/create-brackets)
- [Double Elimination Bracket Generator](https://www.brakto.com/double-elimination-bracket-generator)
- [Clubs](https://www.brakto.com/clubs)
- [TV Display](https://www.brakto.com/tv-display)
- [Compare](https://www.brakto.com/compare)
- [Pricing](https://www.brakto.com/pricing)

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## Contact & Support

- **Website**: https://www.brakto.com
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- **Help Center**: https://www.brakto.com/help
- **Contact**: https://www.brakto.com/contact
- **Pricing**: https://www.brakto.com/pricing
- **TV Display**: https://www.brakto.com/tv-display
- **Clubs**: https://www.brakto.com/clubs

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*Last updated: September 7, 2026.*