Single elimination tournament for 216 teams
A single elimination tournament for 216 teams is a knockout system in which a team is eliminated immediately after one loss.
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 winners of the matches continue to advance through the bracket until two teams remain for the final.
Single elimination with 216 teams
For 216 teams, this bracket consists of 8 rounds and 216 matches.
With 216 teams, 40 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?
In this single elimination tournament, 216 matches are played.
How many rounds are needed?
For 216 teams, 8 rounds are needed to determine a winner.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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