Single elimination tournament for 129 teams
In a single elimination tournament with 129 teams, only the winner of each match advances to the next round.
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 tournament structure is determined by the number of participating teams. Depending on that number, some teams enter the bracket earlier than others.
Single elimination with 129 teams
For 129 teams, this bracket consists of 8 rounds and 129 matches.
Because 129 teams do not form a completely filled knockout bracket, 127 teams receive a bye and do not have to 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 129: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
This bracket for 129 teams consists of 8 rounds of matches.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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