Single elimination tournament for 159 teams
A single elimination tournament for 159 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
From the opening matches, the bracket progresses through several elimination rounds to the semi-finals and ultimately the final.
Single elimination with 159 teams
This single elimination bracket for 159 teams includes 159 matches spread over 8 rounds.
To create a complete knockout bracket with 159 teams, 97 teams receive a free passage to the second 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 159: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
This bracket for 159 teams consists of 8 rounds of matches.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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