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16-team single elimination bracket
15 games over 4 rounds. The full seeded draw, how long it takes, and a generator set up for 16 teams.
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The 16-team bracket
Seeded so the top two can only meet in the final. Match numbers (M1, M2…) are in playing order. Enter your teams in the generator to fill in names, courts and times.
Round of 16
Seed 1M1
Seed 16
Seed 8M2
Seed 9
Seed 4M3
Seed 13
Seed 5M4
Seed 12
Seed 2M5
Seed 15
Seed 7M6
Seed 10
Seed 3M7
Seed 14
Seed 6M8
Seed 11
Quarterfinals
Winner of M1M9
Winner of M2
Winner of M3M10
Winner of M4
Winner of M5M11
Winner of M6
Winner of M7M12
Winner of M8
Semifinals
Winner of M9M13
Winner of M10
Winner of M11M14
Winner of M12
Final
Winner of M13M15
Winner of M14
Byes and seeding
16 is a power of two, so the bracket is full: no byes, and all 8 first-round matches are played.
How long it takes
Rounds must finish in order, so extra courts help most early on. Playing time with no breaks:
| 20-min games | 30-min games | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 court | 5 h | 7 h 30 min |
| 2 courts | 2 h 40 min | 4 h |
| 4 courts | 1 h 40 min | 2 h 30 min |
15
games
4
rounds
0
byes
2 h 40 min
on 2 courts
FAQ
How many games are in a 16-team single elimination bracket?
15. Every game knocks out exactly one team, and all but the champion must be knocked out. Add one if you play a third-place game.
How many rounds are there with 16 teams?
4. each round halves the field until one team is left.
How many byes does a 16-team bracket need?
0. The field is already a power of two.
How many games does the champion play?
4 if they’re the top seed.