Groups, playoffs, auto-advancement
Run any format: round-robin groups, single-elimination knockout, double-elimination, mixed. Winners advance automatically by your qualification rules.
- Group stages with configurable tie-breakers
- Knockout brackets that fill themselves from group winners
- Qualification rules — top-N, best 2nd, ranked seeds
The problem
Drawing brackets in PowerPoint is how you lose a referee's trust
After 6 group matches you need 4 quarter-final pairings — and a slide-deck bracket isn't the answer. Goality treats stages as data: group → top-N advances → seeded into the bracket → updates with every result. No manual transcription, no Sunday-morning panic.
What you get
Full format engine
Group stage
Round-robin groups with auto-computed tables. Configurable tie-breakers (head-to-head, goal difference, fair-play).
Knockout bracket
Single-elimination 4 / 8 / 16 / 32 / 64 brackets render publicly and update with every result. Re-seedable if a team withdraws.
Auto-advancement
When the group stage ends, winners slot into the bracket by your qualification rules. No spreadsheet, no copy-paste.
Qualification rules
Top-1, top-2, best 2nd-placed teams, ranked seeds across groups — express any qualification logic the federation uses.
Mixed formats
Groups + playoffs, double-elimination, Swiss for early rounds then knockout. Mix and match per division.
Bracket print + export
Export the bracket as PDF for printing or sharing with sponsors. Public version always stays in sync online.
Who it's for
Built for
FAQ
Frequently asked
Can I have groups + playoffs with auto-advance?
What about double-elimination?
Can I reseed mid-tournament?
How are tie-breakers configured?
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Stop drawing brackets in PowerPoint
Pick a format, the bracket fills itself. Free to use, no card.