Single elimination tournament for 47 teams
A single elimination tournament for 47 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 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 47 teams
For 47 teams, this bracket consists of 6 rounds and 47 matches.
To create a complete knockout bracket with 47 teams, 17 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 47: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
This bracket for 47 teams consists of 6 rounds of matches.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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