Single elimination tournament for 139 teams
In this knockout bracket for 139 teams, every match is decisive: the winner advances and the loser is eliminated.
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 winners of the matches continue to advance through the bracket until two teams remain for the final.
Single elimination with 139 teams
With 139 participating teams, a total of 139 matches are needed to determine one winner. The bracket has 8 rounds.
This bracket contains 117 byes. As a result, not all 139 teams 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 139: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
This bracket for 139 teams consists of 8 rounds of matches.
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