Single elimination tournament for 33 teams
This single elimination bracket for 33 teams shows how the participants progress through knockout rounds to the final.
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 33 teams
With 33 participating teams, a total of 33 matches are needed to determine one winner. The bracket has 6 rounds.
This bracket contains 31 byes. As a result, not all 33 teams play in the first 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 33: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
For 33 teams, 6 rounds are needed to determine a winner.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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