Single elimination tournament for 158 teams
This single elimination bracket for 158 teams shows how the participants progress through knockout rounds to the final.
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 158 teams
With 158 participating teams, a total of 158 matches are needed to determine one winner. The bracket has 8 rounds.
This bracket contains 98 byes. As a result, not all 158 teams 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, 158 matches are played.
How many rounds are needed?
The number of rounds required depends on the number of participating teams. For this bracket, there are 8 rounds.
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