Groups, quarter finals and third place play-off per 8 teams (51 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?
The 51 teams start in 3 groups. Their ranking then determines which final group they enter. As far as possible, the teams are divided into groups of eight, after which cross-over and placement finals determine the final standings.
Teams: 51
Groups: 3
Group-stage matches: 408
Final-stage matches: 75
Total number of matches: 483
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
Each complete group of eight teams plays twelve final-stage matches. The first four matches divide the teams between the subsequent placement matches. Winners and losers then follow separate paths that determine which final positions they contest in their last match.
Final rounds with 51 teams
After the group stage, 48 of the 51 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 3 teams.
The final three teams form a separate final group. Each team plays the other two teams. The final standings in this group determine positions 49 through 51.
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 51 teams in 3 groups, there are 408 group-stage matches. The cross-over, consolation and other placement finals add another 75 matches. A total of 483 matches are played.
What happens to the remaining 3 teams?
The final three teams form a separate final group. Each team plays the other two teams. The final standings in this group determine positions 49 through 51.