Single elimination tournament for 73 teams
A single elimination tournament for 73 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 73 teams
With 73 participating teams, a total of 73 matches are needed to determine one winner. The bracket has 7 rounds.
With 73 teams, 55 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?
In this single elimination tournament, 73 matches are played.
How many rounds are needed?
To go from 73 teams to one winner, the bracket runs through 7 rounds.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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