Single elimination tournament for 182 teams
In a single elimination tournament with 182 teams, only the winner of each match advances to the next round.
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 bracket consists of successive knockout rounds that ultimately lead to the final.
Single elimination with 182 teams
For 182 teams, this bracket consists of 8 rounds and 182 matches.
Because 182 teams do not form a completely filled knockout bracket, 74 teams receive a bye and do not have to 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 182: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
For 182 teams, 8 rounds are needed to determine a winner.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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