Single elimination tournament for 171 teams
In a single elimination tournament with 171 teams, only the winner of each match advances to the next round.
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
From the opening matches, the bracket progresses through several elimination rounds to the semi-finals and ultimately the final.
Single elimination with 171 teams
With 171 participating teams, a total of 171 matches are needed to determine one winner. The bracket has 8 rounds.
With 171 teams, 85 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?
In this single elimination tournament, 171 matches are played.
How many rounds are needed?
This bracket for 171 teams consists of 8 rounds of matches.
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