Single elimination tournament for 207 teams
In a single elimination tournament with 207 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 207 teams
With 207 participating teams, a total of 207 matches are needed to determine one winner. The bracket has 8 rounds.
With 207 teams, 49 teams enter the tournament in the second round. These teams receive a bye 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 207: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
The number of rounds required depends on the number of participating teams. For this bracket, there are 8 rounds.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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