Single elimination tournament for 116 teams
A single elimination tournament for 116 teams is a knockout system in which a team is eliminated immediately after one loss.
How does a single elimination tournament work?
The tournament is played as a knockout competition. Winners advance to the next round; for losers, the tournament ends immediately.
Tournament structure
The bracket consists of knockout rounds in which teams are eliminated immediately after a loss. With some numbers of teams, there are byes in the first round.
Single elimination with 116 teams
This single elimination bracket for 116 teams includes 116 matches spread over 7 rounds.
This bracket contains 12 byes. As a result, not all 116 teams play in the first round.
After the final match, one undefeated team remains: the winner of the tournament.
FAQ
How many matches are played?
The total number of matches is 116: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
For 116 teams, 7 rounds are needed to determine a winner.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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