: Manually copy losing team names after scores entered. For a pure formula-based bracket, use helper columns tracking “Loser of Game X”.
Cell A1: Cell A3: Game 1 Cell B3: Team A Cell D3: Team B Cell F3: Winner → Game 5 6 team double elimination bracket excel
In cell for LB Game 6 Team 1: =IF(AND(C3<E3, C4>E4), B3, IF(AND(C3>E3, C4<E4), B4, "check")) — gets messy. : Manually copy losing team names after scores entered
In F3: =IF(C3>E3, B3, IF(E3>C3, D3, "Tie?")) 6 team double elimination bracket excel
Better visual: Use merged cells and borders for bracket appearance. Create a text-based bracket grid in cells:
Cell A9: Game 3 (bye teams) Cell B9: Team E Cell D9: Team F Cell F9: Winner → Game 9