The 8-team double elimination bracket consists of 7 rounds, with a total of 14 matches. The bracket is structured as follows:

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=IF($B$1="Reset Required (Game 14)", IF(N6<>"", N6, "Waiting on Game 14..."), IF(K6<>"", K6, "Waiting on Game 13..."))

All 8 teams start here. Winners advance until only one remains for the Grand Final.

For an 8-team start, place team slots in cells like A1, A3, A5, and A7 to leave room for connectors. 2. Automating Winners with Formulas

Teams that lose their first match in the Winners Bracket drop here. They get a second chance to reach the Grand Final by winning every subsequent match in this bracket.