32 team single elimination bracket
A seeded bracket for 32 teams or players: 5 rounds, no byes, one loss and you're out. Type team names into the sheet, then print it or download the PDF.
First-round seeding
standard seeded draw| Match | Higher seed | Lower seed | Winner plays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1 | #32 | Winner of match 2 (match 17) |
| 2 | #16 | #17 | Winner of match 1 (match 17) |
| 3 | #9 | #24 | Winner of match 4 (match 18) |
| 4 | #8 | #25 | Winner of match 3 (match 18) |
| 5 | #5 | #28 | Winner of match 6 (match 19) |
| 6 | #12 | #21 | Winner of match 5 (match 19) |
| 7 | #13 | #20 | Winner of match 8 (match 20) |
| 8 | #4 | #29 | Winner of match 7 (match 20) |
| 9 | #3 | #30 | Winner of match 10 (match 21) |
| 10 | #14 | #19 | Winner of match 9 (match 21) |
| 11 | #11 | #22 | Winner of match 12 (match 22) |
| 12 | #6 | #27 | Winner of match 11 (match 22) |
| 13 | #7 | #26 | Winner of match 14 (match 23) |
| 14 | #10 | #23 | Winner of match 13 (match 23) |
| 15 | #15 | #18 | Winner of match 16 (match 24) |
| 16 | #2 | #31 | Winner of match 15 (match 24) |
Other sizes and formats
Single elimination: other sizes
32 teams: other formats
Questions
How many games are in a 32 team single elimination bracket?
31. Every game knocks out one team, and 31 teams have to be knocked out to leave one champion. The games are spread over 5 rounds: 16, 8, 4, 2, 1.
Does a 32 team bracket need byes?
No. 32 is a power of two, so all 32 teams play in round 1 and the field halves every round: 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, then one champion.
How many games does the champion play?
5. Every team starts in round 1, so the winner plays once in each of the 5 rounds.
How long does a 32 team tournament take?
About 8h on two courts or fields with 30-minute games, because a round cannot start until the one before it is finished. Change the numbers in the calculator on this page for your own setup.