Single elimination tournament for 79 teams
This single elimination bracket for 79 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
From the opening matches, the bracket progresses through several elimination rounds to the semi-finals and ultimately the final.
Single elimination with 79 teams
With 79 participating teams, a total of 79 matches are needed to determine one winner. The bracket has 7 rounds.
Because 79 teams do not form a completely filled knockout bracket, 49 teams receive a bye and do not have to 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 79: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
This bracket for 79 teams consists of 7 rounds of matches.
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