Single elimination tournament for 80 teams
This single elimination bracket for 80 teams shows how the participants progress through knockout rounds to the final.
How does a single elimination tournament work?
The teams play in successive elimination rounds. Each match determines which team advances and which team is eliminated.
Tournament structure
The winners of the matches continue to advance through the bracket until two teams remain for the final.
Single elimination with 80 teams
For 80 teams, this bracket consists of 7 rounds and 80 matches.
Because 80 teams do not form a completely filled knockout bracket, 48 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 80: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
For 80 teams, 7 rounds are needed to determine a winner.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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