Why 'single elim' wins for events
Single-elimination concentrates drama. Every match matters, no dead rubbers. With 8 teams you finish in 7 matches; with 16 in 15; with 32 in 31. Plan ~20 minutes per match for casual sports, less for esports.
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Printable single elimination bracket
The most-used bracket format on the planet. Lose once, you're out. Build it free in your browser, print it, run your event.
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When to use this
Single-elimination is fast, dramatic, and easy to follow. Use it when you have one afternoon and one champion to crown — no league tables, no group stages.
Step by step
- 1
Paste team names
Any number from 2 to 64.
- 2
Set title and date
Goes on the printed header.
- 3
Export PDF or PNG
Print or share.
Bye handling explained
When team count isn't a power of two (4, 8, 16, 32, 64), top seeds get a 'bye' into round 2. The tool inserts these automatically and shows them clearly in the printed bracket.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What's the maximum team count?
64 in the free tool.
Can I have 7 teams?
Yes — the tool builds an 8-slot bracket and adds one bye.
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