Single elimination tournament for 117 teams
A single elimination tournament for 117 teams is a knockout system in which a team is eliminated immediately after one loss.
How does a single elimination tournament work?
Single elimination is a direct knockout format: winning means advancing to the next round, while losing means elimination.
Tournament structure
The winners of the matches continue to advance through the bracket until two teams remain for the final.
Single elimination with 117 teams
For 117 teams, this bracket consists of 7 rounds and 117 matches.
Because 117 teams do not form a completely filled knockout bracket, 11 teams receive a bye and do not have to play in the first round.
The eventual winner is the only team that has not lost a single match.
FAQ
How many matches are played?
The total number of matches is 117: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
This bracket for 117 teams consists of 7 rounds of matches.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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