7 team single elimination bracket
A seeded bracket for 7 teams or players: 3 rounds, 1 first-round bye for the top seed, 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 4) |
| 2 | #3 | #6 | Winner of match 3 (match 5) |
| 3 | #2 | #7 | Winner of match 2 (match 5) |
| Bye | #1 | — | Winner of match 1 (match 4) |
Other sizes and formats
Single elimination: other sizes
7 teams: other formats
Questions
How many games are in a 7 team single elimination bracket?
6. Every game knocks out one team, and 6 teams have to be knocked out to leave one champion. The games are spread over 3 rounds: 3, 2, 1.
How do byes work in a 7 team bracket?
7 is not a power of two, so the bracket is drawn on 8 lines and the top seed skips round 1. Seeds 2–7 play the 3 first-round games, 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 7 team tournament take?
About 2h 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.