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16-Team Tournament Bracket Maker

The standard bracket for bigger events. 16 teams, 4 rounds (round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, final), 15 matches total, no byes needed. This is the March Madness region bracket size. Enter team names below and click Generate to build your bracket.

16-Team Bracket Facts

16

Teams

4

Rounds

15

Total Matches

0

Byes

Suggested Formats

Single elimination is the default. Double elimination (30 matches) needs the full day. Round robin is impractical at 120 matches.

Estimated Time

4-6 hours for single elim

How to Run Your 16-Team Tournament

  1. 1.Enter all 16 team names in the field above (one per line or comma-separated).
  2. 2.Click Generate Bracket. Your bracket appears instantly with all matches structured.
  3. 3.Click Share URL and send the link to participants before the tournament starts.
  4. 4.As matches complete, click each match cell to enter the score. Winners advance automatically.
  5. 5.Print the bracket (click Print) for a clean paper copy to post at the venue.
  6. 6.After the final match, share the completed bracket URL as a permanent record.

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