Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (16 Teams | 3 Groups)
At the bottom of this page you can set the number of teams and groups yourself to view the schedule.
How does this tournament format work?
This tournament format for 16 teams consists of 3 groups followed by cross-over and placement finals. After the group stage, teams with similar rankings are brought together to compete for the different final positions.
Teams: 16
Groups: 3
Group-stage matches: 35
Final-stage matches: 24
Total number of matches: 59
This overview shows configurations up to 64 teams. Larger tournaments are supported as well - see our pricing page for details.
Structure of the final rounds
The ranking in the initial group stage determines the rest of the tournament. Eight teams at a time are brought together in a final group. They then play three further matches, with cross-over and placement matches determining each team's final position.
Final rounds with 16 teams
All 16 teams can be divided into complete final groups of eight. Therefore, no separate final format is required for remaining teams.
Frequently asked questions
How are the teams divided after the group stage?
After the group stage, teams with similar rankings are placed together. This means the highest-ranked teams compete for the highest final positions, while the other teams continue playing for the subsequent positions.
How many matches are played?
With 16 teams in 3 groups, there are 35 group-stage matches. The cross-over, consolation and other placement finals add another 24 matches. A total of 59 matches are played.
Does every team play the same number of matches after the group stage?
Yes. Because 16 teams can be divided exactly into 2 final groups of eight, every team plays three matches after the group stage. After these three matches, each team's definitive final position is known.