Single elimination tournament for 130 teams
A single elimination tournament for 130 teams is a knockout system in which a team is eliminated immediately after one loss.
How does a single elimination tournament work?
The teams play in successive elimination rounds. Each match determines which team advances and which team is eliminated.
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 130 teams
With 130 participating teams, a total of 130 matches are needed to determine one winner. The bracket has 8 rounds.
Because 130 teams do not form a completely filled knockout bracket, 126 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?
For 130 teams, 130 matches are required. Each match eliminates one team until a single winner remains.
How many rounds are needed?
For 130 teams, 8 rounds are needed to determine a winner.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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