Free tournament formats
A second bracket gives eliminated teams more games.
How it works
A loser from a championship game can feed a separate consolation game. Each crossover needs an explicit loser connection.
Best for: Useful when placement games or extra playing time matter after the championship path is lost.
Plan for: Specify which loss enters consolation and whether a consolation game affects final placing. Automatic templates are not available yet.
Plan the event
Compare elimination, round robin and preliminary games before deciding how long your event needs.
See how preliminary standings can feed a knockout bracket and how to make ties and byes understandable.
Understand winner and loser paths, second losses, and when a grand final reset is needed.
Estimate court slots and protect rest time while building a bracket or league schedule.
Work out whether an event can promise three games to every team before adding playoffs.