Getting started
Overview
SportsBracket is a web-based tool for running sports tournaments and competitions. You can create and manage brackets, track results, organise events, and share registrations — all from your browser.
Create an account
Go to sportsbracket.org/register and sign up with your email address. You will receive a verification email — click the link to activate your account.
After verifying your email you are taken to the dashboard, where you can create your first bracket right away on the free plan.
Plans
SportsBracket has four plans. You can compare them in detail on the pricing page.
| Feature | Free | Pro | Pro+ | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saved brackets | 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Participants per bracket | Up to 16 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| IJF repechage formats | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Events | — | 1 | 1 | Unlimited |
| Checklists | — | 1 per event | 1 per event | Unlimited |
| Budget plans | — | 3 | 3 | Unlimited |
| Self-registration | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| API access | — | — | Yes (200 req/min) | Yes (500 req/min) |
Quick start
- 1Open the dashboard and click New bracket.
- 2Give the bracket a name, choose a format, and click Create bracket.
- 3Add participants by typing names or pasting a list, then click Generate bracket.
- 4Click a match to record the winner and advance the bracket.
Last updated: 7 June 2026