5 team single elimination bracket
A seeded bracket for 5 teams or players: 3 rounds, 3 first-round byes for the top 3 seeds, 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 | #4 | #5 | #1 seed (match 3) |
| Bye | #1 | — | Winner of match 1 (match 3) |
| Bye | #2 | — | #3 seed (match 2) |
| Bye | #3 | — | #2 seed (match 2) |
Other sizes and formats
Single elimination: other sizes
5 teams: other formats
Questions
How many games are in a 5 team single elimination bracket?
4. Every game knocks out one team, and 4 teams have to be knocked out to leave one champion. The games are spread over 3 rounds: 2, 1, 1.
How do byes work in a 5 team bracket?
5 is not a power of two, so the bracket is drawn on 8 lines and the top 3 seeds (1–3) skip round 1. Seeds 4–5 play the 1 first-round game, and the winners meet the rested seeds in round 2.
How many games does the champion play?
2 or 3. A seed with a bye wins it in 2 games; a team that starts in round 1 needs 3.
How long does a 5 team tournament take?
About 1h 30m 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.