Single elimination tournament for 156 teams
In a single elimination tournament with 156 teams, only the winner of each match advances to the next round.
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 successive knockout rounds that ultimately lead to the final.
Single elimination with 156 teams
This single elimination bracket for 156 teams includes 156 matches spread over 8 rounds.
With 156 teams, 100 teams enter the tournament in the second round. These teams receive a bye 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 156: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
For 156 teams, 8 rounds are needed to determine a winner.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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