Here’s how to set it up in Excel (columns A–F for each match):
When running a 12-team double elimination, watch out for these specific pitfalls: 12 team double elimination bracket excel
Create a final section at the far right. Here’s how to set it up in Excel
In the cell representing the winner (A4), use this formula: =IF(A2>A3, "Team A Name", IF(A3>A2, "Team B Name", "")) use this formula: =IF(A2>
Because 12 is not a perfect power of 2 (like 8 or 16), your bracket will require "Byes" in the first round.
The Losers Bracket requires more games and often plays "catch-up."