Single elimination tournament for 172 teams
In a single elimination tournament with 172 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
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 172 teams
With 172 participating teams, a total of 172 matches are needed to determine one winner. The bracket has 8 rounds.
With 172 teams, 84 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?
The total number of matches is 172: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
To go from 172 teams to one winner, the bracket runs through 8 rounds.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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