Single elimination tournament for 246 teams
A single elimination tournament for 246 teams is a knockout system in which a team is eliminated immediately after one loss.
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
The tournament structure is determined by the number of participating teams. Depending on that number, some teams enter the bracket earlier than others.
Single elimination with 246 teams
For 246 teams, this bracket consists of 8 rounds and 246 matches.
To create a complete knockout bracket with 246 teams, 10 teams receive a free passage to the second round.
After the final match, one undefeated team remains: the winner of the tournament.
FAQ
How many matches are played?
The total number of matches is 246: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
To go from 246 teams to one winner, the bracket runs through 8 rounds.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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