Running pool play to double elimination
Pool Play to Double Elimination starts with pool play and ends with a double elimination bracket. Pool play determines who advances and where each team is seeded.
How the format works
Teams play round robin matches in their pool.
After pool play is complete, an admin generates the bracket.
The top teams advance into a double elimination bracket.
How bracket seeds are set
In this format, seeds come from pool play standings, not DUPR ratings.
The system combines standings across all groups.
Teams are ranked using the division's tiebreaker settings, including head-to-head when needed.
The top qualifying teams fill the bracket in seed order.
Any extra bracket slots become byes.
The number of teams that advance is controlled by the division's qualifying teams setting.
Generate the bracket after pool play
Finish scoring all pool play matches.
Review the standings.
Open the bracket tab.
Use the admin menu to select Generate Bracket.
For the detailed generation flow, including every advancement option and how byes are seeded, see Generate the playoff bracket.
Clear and generate again
Clear Knockout Bracket removes only the bracket. Pool play matches and standings stay in place, so you can regenerate without replaying the pool stage. See Clear and regenerate the bracket.
To understand standings and tiebreakers before you generate, see How Standings Are Calculated. After the bracket ends, use Viewing Final Placements.