Single elimination tournament for 86 teams
In this knockout bracket for 86 teams, every match is decisive: the winner advances and the loser is eliminated.
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 bracket consists of successive knockout rounds that ultimately lead to the final.
Single elimination with 86 teams
With 86 participating teams, a total of 86 matches are needed to determine one winner. The bracket has 7 rounds.
To create a complete knockout bracket with 86 teams, 42 teams receive a free passage to the second 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 86: in single elimination, this is always one fewer than the number of participating teams.
How many rounds are needed?
For 86 teams, 7 rounds are needed to determine a winner.
Single elimination brackets by number of teams
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