9 team single elimination bracket
A seeded bracket for 9 teams or players: 4 rounds, 7 first-round byes for the top 7 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 | #8 | #9 | #1 seed (match 5) |
| Bye | #1 | — | Winner of match 1 (match 5) |
| Bye | #2 | — | #7 seed (match 4) |
| Bye | #3 | — | #6 seed (match 3) |
| Bye | #4 | — | #5 seed (match 2) |
| Bye | #5 | — | #4 seed (match 2) |
| Bye | #6 | — | #3 seed (match 3) |
| Bye | #7 | — | #2 seed (match 4) |
Other sizes and formats
Single elimination: other sizes
9 teams: other formats
Questions
How many games are in a 9 team single elimination bracket?
8. Every game knocks out one team, and 8 teams have to be knocked out to leave one champion. The games are spread over 4 rounds: 4, 2, 1, 1.
How do byes work in a 9 team bracket?
9 is not a power of two, so the bracket is drawn on 16 lines and the top 7 seeds (1–7) skip round 1. Seeds 8–9 play the 1 first-round game, and the winners meet the rested seeds in round 2.
How many games does the champion play?
3 or 4. A seed with a bye wins it in 3 games; a team that starts in round 1 needs 4.
How long does a 9 team tournament take?
About 2h 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.