🏀Free Bracket Generator

8-Team Basketball Tournament Bracket

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

Your Players

One name per line · any count works

8 / 8 players

8 players → 8-bracket

Example Basketball Draw

Demo
Edit names to customize
Scroll to see all rounds
Quarter-finals
#1Lakers
vs
#8Knicks
Lakers advances to Semis
#4Heat
vs
#5Warriors
Heat advances to Semis
Now playing
#2Celtics
#7Spurs
#3Bulls
vs
#6Nets
Semi-finals
#1Lakers
vs
#4Heat
TBD
vs
TBD
Final
TBD
vs
TBD
Champion

These are example names. Replace them in the Quick Start box on the left, then click Generate Bracket.

How to Run a Basketball Tournament

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.

8 teams · 3 rounds · 7 gamesWorks for 3v3, 5v5, or H.O.R.S.E.Live score entry after each gameShare bracket link with all teams

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a Basketball tournament bracket?

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.

How many matches are in a 8-player Basketball bracket?

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.

Does the bracket update live as scores are entered?

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.

Can spectators follow the Basketball bracket live?

Yes. Share the tournament link and anyone with it can watch scores update in real time — no account required.