Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (37 Teams | 8 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 37 teams consists of 8 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: 37
Groups: 8
Group-stage matches: 68
Final-stage matches: 54
Total number of matches: 122
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 37 teams
With 37 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, 5 teams remain.
The final five teams are divided into one group of three and one group of two. After the group matches, the two group winners play each other for the two highest remaining final positions. The two runners-up play for the next two positions. The third-placed team in the group of three has completed its matches and receives the final position.
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 68 matches. The subsequent final rounds contain 54 matches. The complete tournament therefore consists of 122 matches.
What happens to the remaining 5 teams?
The final five teams are divided into one group of three and one group of two. After the group matches, the two group winners play each other for the two highest remaining final positions. The two runners-up play for the next two positions. The third-placed team in the group of three has completed its matches and receives the final position.