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 (singles) or 16 teams (doubles/MLP) 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 offers free Essentials for small tournaments: 16 players or 16 teams tournament-wide (manual import), 1 event/month. Paid Event plans are flat fees from $79–$549 by roster size; Club is $790/year. 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.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Bracket

All 48 nations, 12 official groups, and the full knockout path — Round of 32 through the Final. Vote on group favorites and every knockout matchup.

June 11 – July 19, 2026 · USA, Canada, Mexico

How it works

Two voting stages — same as the real tournament structure

Group stage · Jun 11–27

12 groups of 4 — vote on all 6 round-robin matchups per group. Official FIFA draw with all 48 qualified nations.

Knockout · Jun 28–Jul 19

32-team bracket with official FIFA Round of 32 pathways through Round of 16, quarters, semis, and Final.

Official group stage draw

12 groups · 48 teams · source: FIFA World Cup 2026 draw

Group A

Mexico

South Africa

Korea Republic

Czechia

Vote in Group A →

Group B

Canada

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Qatar

Switzerland

Vote in Group B →

Group C

Brazil

Morocco

Haiti

Scotland

Vote in Group C →

Group D

United States

Paraguay

Australia

Türkiye

Vote in Group D →

Group E

Germany

Curaçao

Côte d'Ivoire

Ecuador

Vote in Group E →

Group F

Netherlands

Japan

Sweden

Tunisia

Vote in Group F →

Group G

Belgium

Egypt

IR Iran

New Zealand

Vote in Group G →

Group H

Spain

Cabo Verde

Saudi Arabia

Uruguay

Vote in Group H →

Group I

France

Senegal

Iraq

Norway

Vote in Group I →

Group J

Argentina

Algeria

Austria

Jordan

Vote in Group J →

Group K

Portugal

DR Congo

Uzbekistan

Colombia

Vote in Group K →

Group L

England

Croatia

Ghana

Panama

Vote in Group L →

Knockout stages

32 teams advance · single elimination · official FIFA bracket paths

1. Round of 322. Round of 163. Quarterfinals4. Semifinals5. Final

Top two from each group plus the eight best third-place teams fill the Round of 32. Third-place slot matchups follow FIFA's pre-mapped pathways (not a random draw).

Official group stage draw

12 groups · 48 teams · source: FIFA World Cup 2026 draw