Single elimination tournament for 168 teams
A single elimination tournament for 168 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 tournament structure is determined by the number of participating teams. Depending on that number, some teams enter the bracket earlier than others.
Single elimination with 168 teams
This single elimination bracket for 168 teams includes 168 matches spread over 8 rounds.
To create a complete knockout bracket with 168 teams, 88 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 168: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
To go from 168 teams to one winner, the bracket runs through 8 rounds.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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