Basketball Tournament Bracket Generator
Professional bracket generator for basketball tournaments. 3 formats: League, Playoff, Knockout. Live standings, TV display mode, QR registration. Perfect for 3v3, 5v5, and school leagues!
What is a Basketball Tournament Bracket Generator?
LiveCup is a free basketball tournament bracket generator designed for coaches, rec league organizers, and tournament directors. Create brackets in seconds, update scores from your phone, and display live standings on gym screens. Perfect for youth leagues, AAU tournaments, 3v3 streetball, and office basketball leagues.
Basketball Tournament Formats
Choose the perfect format for your basketball competition
League
Every team plays every other team – fair and complete
- All teams play equal number of games
- Standings by wins, point differential
- Perfect for 4-12 team leagues
Groups + Playoff
Pool play followed by elimination bracket
- Group stage determines seeding
- Top teams advance to playoffs
- Ideal for 8-32 teams
Knockout
Win or go home – March Madness style
- High-stakes single elimination
- Fastest tournament completion
- Best for 4, 8, 16 or 32 teams
Trusted by Basketball Organizers
Built for Basketball Tournament Directors
Everything you need to run professional basketball tournaments
Live Score Tracking
Update scores from your phone. Standings calculate automatically with wins, losses, and point differential.
Multiple Tournament Styles
3v3 streetball, 5v5 leagues, AAU brackets, youth tournaments – supports any basketball format.
Gym Screen Display
Display brackets and live scores on gym TVs with professional animations. Perfect for spectators.
Court Assignment
Manage matches across multiple courts. Display schedules so teams know where to play.
QR Registration
Teams scan a code to join. No app download, no accounts needed.
Automatic Scheduling
Optimal game schedule generated automatically. No more spreadsheet headaches.
How to Create a Basketball Tournament Bracket
Three simple steps to professional brackets
Choose Format
Select league, pool play + playoff, or knockout. Bracket structure is generated automatically.
Add Teams
Enter teams manually or share QR code for self-registration.
Track & Display
Update scores from your phone. TV mode shows everything live on gym screens.
Perfect for Any Basketball Competition
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a basketball tournament bracket generator?
A basketball tournament bracket generator is an online tool that automatically creates tournament structures for basketball competitions. It organizes teams, schedules games, and tracks results throughout the tournament. LiveCup's basketball bracket generator supports league, playoff, and knockout formats with features like live standings, TV display mode, and QR code registration.
Is LiveCup's basketball tournament bracket generator free?
Yes, LiveCup's basketball tournament bracket generator is completely free to use. You can create unlimited basketball tournaments, add teams, generate brackets, track live scores, and use the TV display mode without any cost or subscription.
What basketball tournament formats are supported?
LiveCup supports three main basketball tournament formats: 1) League format (round robin where every team plays every other team), 2) Groups + Playoff format (pool play followed by knockout rounds), and 3) Knockout format (single elimination tournament). Each format automatically generates the appropriate bracket structure.
How do I create a basketball tournament bracket?
Creating a basketball tournament bracket is simple: 1) Choose your tournament format (league, playoff, or knockout), 2) Add your teams either manually or via QR code registration, 3) Click generate to automatically create the bracket, 4) Update scores in real-time as games are played, and 5) View live standings that update automatically.
Can I use this for 3-on-3 basketball tournaments?
Yes! LiveCup works perfectly for 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, 5-on-5 leagues, streetball competitions, youth basketball, and any basketball format. The bracket generator adapts to any competitive basketball structure.
How are basketball tournament standings calculated?
LiveCup automatically calculates basketball standings using standard tournament rules: wins/losses, point differential (points scored minus points allowed), total points scored, and head-to-head records. Standings update in real-time as you enter game results.
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