Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (33 Teams | 16 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 33 teams consists of 16 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: 33
Groups: 16
Group-stage matches: 18
Final-stage matches: 48
Total number of matches: 66
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
A complete final group of eight teams consists of three rounds. Four matches are played in the first round. Matches for the upper and lower halves of the final group then follow. In the final round, each individual final position is contested.
Final rounds with 33 teams
With 33 teams, 4 complete final groups of eight can be formed. A total of 32 teams continue through cross-over and placement finals. After this division, 1 teams remain.
One team remains after the complete final groups have been formed. No separate additional match is possible for this team, so the position resulting from the previous stage becomes the final position in the tournament.
Frequently asked questions
How are the teams divided after the group stage?
The ranking from the group stage determines the division of the final rounds. Based on their position, the teams are divided into 4 complete final groups of eight and, where necessary, a smaller remaining group.
How many matches are played?
The group stage consists of 18 matches. The subsequent final rounds contain 48 matches. The complete tournament therefore consists of 66 matches.
What happens to the remaining 1 teams?
One team remains after the complete final groups have been formed. No separate additional match is possible for this team, so the position resulting from the previous stage becomes the final position in the tournament.