Single elimination tournament for 77 teams
In this knockout bracket for 77 teams, every match is decisive: the winner advances and the loser is eliminated.
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 77 teams
With 77 participating teams, a total of 77 matches are needed to determine one winner. The bracket has 7 rounds.
With 77 teams, 51 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?
The total number of matches is 77: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
For 77 teams, 7 rounds are needed to determine a winner.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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