1. Choose Your Tournament Format
For 16 teams, single elimination knockout is the most popular choice. It requires exactly 15 matches and guarantees a clear winner. You'll have 4 rounds: Round of 16, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Final.
Want every team to play at least 3 games? Consider a groups + knockout format instead.
2. Calculate Your Schedule
A 16-team knockout has 15 matches. With 2 pitches and 15-minute matches plus 5-minute breaks, you can complete the tournament in about 2.5 hours. Add buffer time for delays.
3. Create Your Bracket
Use our free bracket maker to create your 16-team bracket. Enter team names, set seeding, and download as PDF to print. Proper seeding ensures the top 2 teams can only meet in the final.
4. Set Up Team Registration
Collect team names, contact details, and entry fees online. TournaCore handles registration, payments, and confirmation emails automatically.
5. Assign Match Times & Pitches
Schedule all 15 matches across your available pitches. Our schedule generator creates conflict-free schedules automatically.
6. Run Your Tournament Day
On the day, use live scoring to enter results from any device. Tables and brackets update automatically. Spectators can follow along on their phones.
7. Crown Your Champion
After the final, results are automatically saved. Share results via link, print certificates, or export data for your records.