4 team bracket (single elimination)
A 4-team single elimination bracket has 3 games over 2 rounds. 4 is a power of two, so there are no byes. Each loss knocks a team out; the last team standing wins.
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4 team bracket
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4 team single elimination at a glance
First-round matchups
With standard seeding the strongest teams are kept apart until the late rounds:
- Seed 1 vs seed 4
- Seed 2 vs seed 3
Other team counts
Same 4 teams, different format: double elimination · round robin
Frequently asked questions
How many games are in a 4 team single elimination bracket?
3. Every game knocks out one team, and all but the champion must lose once: 4 − 1 = 3.
How many byes are in a 4 team bracket?
None. 4 fills a bracket exactly.
How many rounds are there?
2 rounds (the last two are the semifinals and the final).
How many games does each team play?
Between 1 and 2. Teams with a bye can play one fewer.
How long will it take?
At about 40 minutes a game on 2 courts, around 1 hours; on 4 courts, around 2 hours, since later rounds wait for earlier ones.
Can I print it blank?
Yes. Choose "Blank lines" under Names on the bracket and press Print / PDF for an empty 4-team bracket to fill in by hand. The printable bracket page has every size.