Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (55 Teams | 6 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 55 teams consists of 6 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: 55
Groups: 6
Group-stage matches: 225
Final-stage matches: 79
Total number of matches: 304
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 55 teams
After the group stage, 48 of the 55 teams are divided into 6 final groups of eight. Each complete final group plays twelve matches. An adapted final stage is used for the remaining 7 teams.
For the final seven teams, the four highest-ranked teams play two semi-finals followed by a final and a consolation final. The other three teams form a separate group in which they determine the final three positions among themselves.
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 55 teams in 6 groups, there are 225 group-stage matches. The cross-over, consolation and other placement finals add another 79 matches. A total of 304 matches are played.
What happens to the remaining 7 teams?
For the final seven teams, the four highest-ranked teams play two semi-finals followed by a final and a consolation final. The other three teams form a separate group in which they determine the final three positions among themselves.