8 team single elimination bracket
A seeded bracket for 8 teams or players: 3 rounds, no byes, one loss and you're out. Type team names into the sheet, then print it or download the PDF.
7Matches
3Rounds
0Byes
3Games to win it
First-round seeding
standard seeded draw| Match | Higher seed | Lower seed | Winner plays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1 | #8 | Winner of match 2 (match 5) |
| 2 | #4 | #5 | Winner of match 1 (match 5) |
| 3 | #3 | #6 | Winner of match 4 (match 6) |
| 4 | #2 | #7 | Winner of match 3 (match 6) |
Other sizes and formats
Single elimination: other sizes
8 teams: other formats
Questions
How many games are in a 8 team single elimination bracket?
7. Every game knocks out one team, and 7 teams have to be knocked out to leave one champion. The games are spread over 3 rounds: 4, 2, 1.
Does a 8 team bracket need byes?
No. 8 is a power of two, so all 8 teams play in round 1 and the field halves every round: 8, 4, 2, then one champion.
How many games does the champion play?
3. Every team starts in round 1, so the winner plays once in each of the 3 rounds.
How long does a 8 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.