Single elimination tournament for 162 teams
In this knockout bracket for 162 teams, every match is decisive: the winner advances and the loser is eliminated.
How does a single elimination tournament work?
In single elimination, a team is eliminated after one loss. The winner of each match advances to the next round until the final is reached.
Tournament structure
The bracket consists of successive knockout rounds that ultimately lead to the final.
Single elimination with 162 teams
For 162 teams, this bracket consists of 8 rounds and 162 matches.
This bracket contains 94 byes. As a result, not all 162 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 162: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
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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