Groups, cross finals per 16 for the top and per 8 for the rest (52 Teams | 8 Groups)
Organise a tournament in which, after the group stage, the best teams play for their final ranking in leagues of 16 and the other teams in smaller groups of 8. You decide how many leagues of 16 there are.
Layout for 52 Teams and 8 Groups
After the group stage the best 16 teams play cross and consolation finals in 1 league of 16. The other 36 teams play cross and consolation finals per 8. The last teams play in this format:
4 teams: one single round-robin competition with three matches per team.
Teams: 52
Groups: 8
Leagues: 4
Group-stage matches: 144
Final-stage matches: 86
Total number of matches: 230
How does this tournament format work?
The tournament starts with a group stage. The final standings determine which league each team enters. The highest-ranked teams join League A, followed by League B, League C and further leagues if needed.
The best {topteams} teams play cross and consolation finals for their places in {blokkentekst} of 16. The other teams play cross and consolation finals per 8. Any teams still left over get a suitable format, with 4 teams for example a group in which every team plays the others.
In a league of 16 teams, placement matches begin with eight round-of-16 games. Winners compete for the highest positions while losers continue through consolation finals. This determines the other positions within the league.
Qualification based on group position
Qualification may use a fixed group position, such as 2nd in Group C. If not all teams with the same group position fit into one league, they are ranked against one another. Best 2nd (3) means the third-best second-placed team across the original groups.
MyTournament.info determines the qualification method automatically. After generating the schedule, the organiser can change it for each group position.
What do the other teams play?
The teams that do not play in a league of 16 are divided into groups of 8 in order of their ranking. Each group plays cross and consolation finals for the 8 places. For the last teams that do not form a full group of 8:
- 1 team: the remaining team plays no further placement match and finishes in last place.
- 2 teams: one final.
- 3 teams: one group where every team plays the others.
- 4 teams: one single round-robin competition with three matches per team.
- 5 teams: a group of 3 and a group of 2, followed by placement finals.
- 6 teams: two groups of 3, followed by placement finals.
- 7 teams: the top four play semi-finals and finals; the remaining three play in a group.
- 9 teams: three groups of 3, followed by three new placement groups.
Explore the schedule in the interactive demo
Choose the number of teams and original groups to see the leagues, final rounds and placement matches. The demo supports 16 to 64 teams. MyTournament.info supports tournaments of up to 190 teams.
Organise your own tournament with crossover and consolation finals
Want to use this format for your tournament? Register for free at MyTournament.info or log in. Create a tournament, choose teams and groups and generate the schedule. Then add teams, assign pitches and manage results and standings. Visitors can view the current schedule online.
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Would you like all teams to play in leagues of 16? View the same number of teams and groups in the schedule per 16 teams.
Frequently asked questions
How many matches do 52 Teams in 8 Groups play?
The group stage has 144 matches. This is followed by 86 placement matches in 4 leagues. That makes 230 matches in total.
How are teams allocated to leagues?
Based on the final standings in the original groups. Where necessary, teams with the same group position are ranked against each other.
How many teams play in the leagues of 16?
You set this with the number of Final groups (16 teams) in the category settings: 1 final group means the best 16 teams play per 16, 2 the best 32, and so on. All other teams play per 8.
What are crossover and consolation finals?
Crossover finals pair teams from different groups or ranking sections. Subsequent rounds and consolation matches determine the final positions within the league.
Can I change how teams qualify?
Yes. After generating the schedule, you can adjust qualification for each original group position, for example from a fixed position to a comparative ranking.