Single elimination tournament for 14 teams
A single elimination tournament for 14 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 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 14 teams
For 14 teams, this bracket consists of 4 rounds and 14 matches.
Because 14 teams do not form a completely filled knockout bracket, 2 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?
In this single elimination tournament, 14 matches are played.
How many rounds are needed?
To go from 14 teams to one winner, the bracket runs through 4 rounds.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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