Quick start
Get up and running in two minutes
You've received an invite link. Here is everything that happens next:
- Tap the invite link — you'll land on a preview page showing the group name and competition.
- Enter a display name — this is how your friends will see you on the leaderboard. You can change it later.
- Join the group — you're in. No account required, no download needed.
- Go to the Matches tab — you'll see all the upcoming fixtures. Pick a score and submit your call.
- Watch the leaderboard — after each match, points are calculated automatically and the leaderboard updates.
Making calls
What is a Call?
A Call is your prediction for the final score of a match. Example: you predict Arsenal 2 – 1 PSG. If the final score is 2–1, you get 3 points. If Arsenal wins but the score is different, you get 1 point. Anything else: 0 points.
Submitting a call
- Go to the Matches tab in your group.
- Find an upcoming fixture (not yet kicked off).
- Use the +/– buttons or type directly to set your predicted score for each team.
- Tap Submit call — you'll see a confirmation and the call appears in the Calls tab.
Editing a call
You can update your call any time before kickoff. Just go to the fixture, change your score prediction, and submit again. Once kickoff passes, the call is locked.
Locked matches
Once a fixture is locked, you'll see your call displayed alongside the live or final score. No submit button is shown.
- Upcoming — call form visible, submit available
- In progress / locked — call locked, match ongoing
- Finished — call shown, final score shown, points awarded
Bulk submit
If you have multiple open fixtures, tap Submit all to confirm all your current (unsaved) predictions at once. Useful before a busy matchday.
Tournament picks
What are Picks?
Picks are bonus predictions beyond match scores — things like who will win the tournament, who scores first in the final, or how the group table will finish. They're worth extra points and they're set once (with a deadline), not per match.
Your group organizer decides which picks are available. You'll only see this section if picks are enabled.
Types of picks
| Pick type | What you predict | When it locks |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | Which team wins the whole competition | Organizer-set deadline |
| Runner-up | Which team finishes second | Organizer-set deadline |
| Semi-finalists | Which two teams reach the semis | Organizer-set deadline |
| Group stage standings | Full finishing order per group (e.g. Group A 1st → 4th) | Before first match in that group |
| First scorer in the final | Which player scores first in the final match | At kickoff of the final |
| Custom yes/no | Any question the organizer sets (e.g. "Will there be extra time?") | Organizer-set deadline |
Pick deadlines
Each pick type has its own deadline, set by the organizer. After the deadline, picks are locked and cannot be changed. The Picks tab shows the deadline for each open pick.
Joining mid-competition
If you join after the competition has started, the Picks tab will show only picks that are still open — ones with answers still unknown. You'll see an amber banner letting you know some picks were already locked when you joined. You compete on a level playing field for everything still open.
Scoring & points
Points table
| What you call | Points |
|---|---|
| Match Call — exact score | 3 pts |
| Match Call — correct result (win/draw/loss, wrong score) | 1 pt |
| Cup Final Call — exact score | 5 pts |
| Cup Final Call — correct result | 2 pts |
| Tournament pick — Champion | 20 pts |
| Tournament pick — Runner-up | 12 pts |
| Tournament pick — Semi-finalist | 6 pts each |
| Tournament pick — Quarter-finalist | 3 pts each |
| Tournament pick — Group winner | 1 pt each |
| Group stage standings — exact position | 2 pts per team |
| Group stage standings — correct team, wrong position | 1 pt per team |
| Group stage standings — exact full-order bonus | +5 pts |
| First scorer in the final | 5 pts |
| Match pick — competition winner | 5 pts |
| Match pick — man of the match | 4 pts |
| Match pick — penalties | 3 pts |
| Match pick — extra time | 2 pts |
| Match pick — first team to score | 1 pt |
Leaderboard breakdown
Your leaderboard total is the sum of three categories:
- Match calls — all your scored match predictions
- Tournament picks — champion, runner-up, semi-finalists, etc.
- Group stage standings — your group table predictions
Tap any name on the leaderboard to see a breakdown by category. The ↑↓ arrows show how your position has changed since the last result.
Your group
The Calls tab
The Calls tab shows every call made in the group — who predicted what, and what actually happened. After a result, you'll see each member's call next to the final score and the points they earned.
Use this to settle arguments. Or to start them.
Reactions & comments
On any feed event (a result, a big call, a leaderboard moment), you can:
- React with an emoji (tap the emoji row below the event)
- Leave a comment (tap to expand the comment area, type, and submit with Enter or Cmd+Enter)
Comments are limited to a length set by your organizer (default 350 characters). Short, sharp banter encouraged.
Inviting others
Tap Invite in the group navigation to share the group link. You can:
- Share via your device's native share sheet (WhatsApp, iMessage, etc.)
- Copy the link directly
- Share via email
Anyone with the link can join, subject to the organizer's approval setting.
Notifications
The bell icon shows recent activity in your groups: new results, new calls, comments on events you've reacted to. Notifications appear for groups you're active in and for recently completed groups (within 7 days).
Tap any notification to jump directly to the relevant event.
Your profile
Changing your display name
Tap the pencil icon next to your name in the group header. Enter a new name and confirm. The change applies across all past calls in that group — your identity stays consistent. Your name in other groups is not affected.
Language
Tap the language selector in the top navigation to switch between English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, and Italian. Your preference is saved and applies across all groups.
Creating a group
- Sign in (required — organizers must have an account).
- From the home screen, tap Create group.
- Choose a group name.
- Choose a competition from the list. This cannot be changed after the group is created.
- Your group is created and you receive an invite link to share.
Competition settings
Access these via Settings inside your group. Changes take effect immediately.
Group stage standings
Enable this to let members predict the final table order for each competition group (e.g. Group A in the World Cup). Members drag-and-drop teams into their predicted order before the first match in each group. Worth up to 13 points per group.
Tournament picks
Enable this to unlock champion, runner-up, semi-finalist, and other tournament-level predictions. Set a deadline — after which all picks are locked. If no deadline is set, picks lock 1 hour before the relevant match.
Pick visibility
Control when members can see each other's picks:
- Before kickoff — all calls visible immediately (open game)
- After kickoff — calls hidden until the match starts (no copying)
- After result — calls hidden until the result is processed (maximum tension)
This setting applies to everyone including you.
Comment length
Set the maximum comment length per event: 160 / 350 / unlimited. Default is 350. Shorter limits keep things punchy. Unlimited for groups that like essays.
Profanity filter
On by default. Filters display names and comments against a multi-language list (EN, PT, ES). Turn it off if your group is... that kind of group. You know who you are.
Member approval
When enabled, new joiners land in a pending state. You'll see a badge on the Members panel and can approve or reject each request. Useful if your invite link got shared more widely than intended.
When disabled (default), anyone with the link joins immediately.
Teams to follow
By default, all matches in the competition are available for calls. If the competition has too many matches (World Cup has 64, Champions League has 96+), you can focus your group on specific teams.
Setting it up
In Settings → Teams to follow, select one or more teams. Only matches involving those teams will appear on the Matches tab for all members.
Filter scope
Choose which phases of the competition the filter applies to:
| Scope | What it does |
|---|---|
| Group stage only (default) | Filter active during group stage. All matches visible in knockout rounds. |
| All phases | Filter active throughout. If followed teams are eliminated, members see no matches in later phases. |
| Custom | You choose which specific phases (Group stage / R16 / QF / SF / Final) to apply the filter to. |
Member management
Approving members (if approval is enabled)
A badge appears on the Members panel when someone is waiting. Tap to see pending requests — you can approve or reject individually.
Approved members gain full access immediately. Rejected members see an "approval declined" message and cannot rejoin via the same invite.
Promoting a member to organizer
From the leaderboard or the Members list, open a member's options (···) and tap Promote to organizer. The member immediately gains organizer access. There is no demotion — organizer status is additive. If needed, create a new group rather than removing an organizer.
Recording results
BragBracket automatically ingests match results from football-data.org. In most cases you don't need to do anything.
If a result hasn't appeared within a few hours of the final whistle, or if you spot an error:
Match result
Go to the fixture → tap Record result → enter the final score. Points are recalculated for all members immediately.
Pick results (tournament picks)
Go to Picks → find the pick type → tap Record outcome → enter the result. Applicable scores are awarded automatically.
Group lifecycle
Completing a group
When the competition ends, the group moves to a "Completed" state. The final leaderboard is preserved. Members can still view the group, the calls tab, and all results for 7 days before the group moves to archived.
Soft-deleting a group
In Settings, tap Delete group. This gives you a 48-hour undo window — the group is hidden from members but can be restored. After 48 hours, the group is permanently archived.