Set up an 8-team basketball bracket in seconds — for 3v3 blacktop tournaments, 5v5 leagues, or half-court competitions.
No signup · Free forever · Takes 30 seconds
One name per line · any count works
8 players → 8-bracket
These are example names. Replace them in the Quick Start box on the left, then click Generate Bracket.
An 8-team basketball bracket is ideal for office 3v3 tournaments, gym competitions, and neighborhood games. The bracket fills perfectly with 8 teams — quarter-finals, semi-finals, final — and can be completed in a single session.
Seed teams based on win-loss record or use a random draw. Brackly lets you set seeds before generating the bracket so your top teams only meet in the final.
Enter scores after each game and the bracket updates automatically. Share the live link on your team group chat so everyone can follow the action from their phone.
Enter your player or team names (one per line) in the Quick Start box, then click Generate Bracket. Brackly builds a single elimination bracket instantly — no signup needed. Share the live link with all participants.
A 8-player single elimination bracket has 7 matches across 3 rounds. If you have an uneven number of players, BYEs are added automatically so the bracket always stays balanced.
Yes. The moment you tap a winner on the bracket, results update instantly for everyone viewing the shareable link — no refresh needed. Spectators, players, and organisers all see the same live view on any device.
Yes. Share the tournament link and anyone with it can watch scores update in real time — no account required.