Single elimination tournament for 19 teams
In this knockout bracket for 19 teams, every match is decisive: the winner advances and the loser is eliminated.
How does a single elimination tournament work?
The teams play in successive elimination rounds. Each match determines which team advances and which team is eliminated.
Tournament structure
The bracket consists of successive knockout rounds that ultimately lead to the final.
Single elimination with 19 teams
This single elimination bracket for 19 teams includes 19 matches spread over 5 rounds.
Because 19 teams do not form a completely filled knockout bracket, 13 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 19: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
To go from 19 teams to one winner, the bracket runs through 5 rounds.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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