Display a tournament bracket for knockout/cup competitions. Shows the progression from early rounds through to the final with visual connections between matches.
Premium Feature
This shortcode requires the Football Leagues Premium plugin.
Basic Usage
[anwpfl-bracket competition_id="25"]This displays the knockout bracket for competition ID 25.
All Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
competition_id * | (required) | ID of the knockout competition to display |
* Required parameter
Examples
Example 1: Cup Competition Bracket
When to use: Display a cup competition’s knockout rounds.
[anwpfl-bracket competition_id="25"]Result: Visual bracket showing all knockout rounds from first round to final.
Example 2: Champions League Playoffs
When to use: Show the knockout phase of a tournament with group + knockout stages.
[anwpfl-bracket competition_id="42"]Result: Bracket displays Round of 16 through Final.
Tip
The bracket automatically arranges matches based on their round assignments. Make sure matches are properly assigned to rounds in the match settings for correct bracket display.
Competition Setup
For the bracket to display correctly:
- Competition must be a “Knockout” type
- Matches must be assigned to proper rounds
- Round structure should follow standard knockout format (8, 4, 2, 1 teams)
Troubleshooting
Bracket not displaying?
- Verify the competition is a knockout/cup format
- Check that matches exist and are assigned to rounds
- Confirm the competition_id is correct
Matches in wrong positions?
- Review round assignments for each match
- Check match ordering within each round
Related
[anwpfl-standings]– Display standings with optional bracket[anwpfl-matches]– List matches from a competition