Settle itin thebracket.
Run your own dance-off, band battle, rap cypher or talent show. Share one entry link, pick who makes the bracket, and the crowd votes every round until one act is left standing.
Free to create and run. Set up takes a few minutes. Keep it link-only for a school or private group, or list it publicly.
What you get
Everything a tournament needs
No spreadsheets, no group chats full of screenshots. The bracket runs itself once it starts.
One entry link
Post it on a flyer, a story or a morning announcement. Entries land in your dashboard.
You approve every entry
Look at each clip before it goes in and only approve what fits your rules.
Automatic advancement
When a round closes, winners move to the next matchup without you lifting a finger.
Public or link-only
List it for everyone to find, or keep it private for your school, league or group.
Votes from any phone
Fans watch both sides and vote in seconds. No app to install.
Built for
Your stage, your rules
Dance battles
Crews and solo dancers go head to head, round by round.
Band battles
Drumline and section showdowns the whole stadium can weigh in on.
Rap and talent
Open-mic energy with a real bracket and a real winner.
School contests
Keep it link-only so only your students and families can enter.
Festivals and events
Turn a stage event into a tournament that people follow for weeks.
Community and church
Youth talent nights and fundraisers with a fair, visible vote.
Price
Free to run
Creating and running a bracket competition doesn't cost you a thing. Charge an entry fee only if you want to.
Bracket competition
Create and run it
- Up to 10 competitions at a time
- Entry link and entry approval
- Bracket with crowd voting every round
- Public or link-only
Add an entry fee
Of entry fees, only if you charge
- Rules and prizes posted before anyone pays
- Refund if the minimum isn't met
- Opened by our team after review
Want a quick poll or class vote instead? Live Vote has a free tier with paid sizes for bigger crowds. See the school voting page.
Questions
Straight answers
Who decides who competes?
You do. Every entry waits for your approval before it can appear in the bracket.
How do winners advance?
The crowd votes each matchup. When the round ends, the winner moves to the next one automatically.
Can I keep it private?
Yes. Leave the public listing off and only people with your entry link can enter.
What if I want a simple poll instead of a bracket?
Use Live Vote. It's built for class elections, pageants and quick polls with a live tally. See the school voting page.
What does it cost?
Nothing to create or run a bracket competition. You can have up to 10 at a time. Entry fees and payouts only come into play if you choose to run a Paid Bout.
Can I add prizes?
You can describe prizes and rules in your competition details. If you want an entry fee and published payouts, ask us about Paid Bouts.
Bracket up.
Create your competition now and have your entry link ready to share today.
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