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8-team single elimination bracket
7 games over 3 rounds. The full seeded draw, how long it takes, and a generator set up for 8 teams.
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The 8-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.
Quarterfinals
Seed 1M1
Seed 8
Seed 4M2
Seed 5
Seed 2M3
Seed 7
Seed 3M4
Seed 6
Semifinals
Winner of M1M5
Winner of M2
Winner of M3M6
Winner of M4
Final
Winner of M5M7
Winner of M6
Byes and seeding
8 is a power of two, so the bracket is full: no byes, and all 4 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 | 2 h 20 min | 3 h 30 min |
| 2 courts | 1 h 20 min | 2 h |
| 4 courts | 1 h | 1 h 30 min |
7
games
3
rounds
0
byes
1 h 20 min
on 2 courts
FAQ
How many games are in a 8-team single elimination bracket?
7. 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 8 teams?
3. each round halves the field until one team is left.
How many byes does a 8-team bracket need?
0. The field is already a power of two.
How many games does the champion play?
3 if they’re the top seed.