=IF(AND(C3="",C4=""),"",IF(C3>C4, B3, IF(C4>C3, B4, "TIE/BREAKER")))
Those already have:
Standard templates like those from Hub Sheet or Vertex42 often include the following functional highlights: 16 team bracket excel
Whether you are organizing a high school basketball tournament, a local pickleball league, or a massive eSports showdown, a is the gold standard of competition. It provides exactly four rounds of play, culminating in a clear champion. | Ensure scores are formatted as Numbers, not Text
| Issue | Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Data types mismatch (Text vs Numbers). | Ensure scores are formatted as Numbers, not Text. | | Formula errors (#REF!) | Rows deleted. | Avoid deleting rows; clear contents instead. | | Bracket prints small | Column widths too wide. | Highlight all columns, right-click > Column Width > Set to approx 15. | | Visual clutter | Too much data. | Hide helper columns (calculations) via Right-Click > Hide. | | | Bracket prints small | Column widths too wide
15 games are required to determine a champion (since 15 teams must be eliminated).
