Single elimination tournament for 186 teams
In this knockout bracket for 186 teams, every match is decisive: the winner advances and the loser is eliminated.
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
From the opening matches, the bracket progresses through several elimination rounds to the semi-finals and ultimately the final.
Single elimination with 186 teams
For 186 teams, this bracket consists of 8 rounds and 186 matches.
This bracket contains 70 byes. As a result, not all 186 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?
For 186 teams, 186 matches are required. Each match eliminates one team until a single winner remains.
How many rounds are needed?
To go from 186 teams to one winner, the bracket runs through 8 rounds.
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