8 team bracket (single elimination)
A 8-team single elimination bracket has 7 games over 3 rounds. 8 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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8 team bracket
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8 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 8
- Seed 4 vs seed 5
- Seed 2 vs seed 7
- Seed 3 vs seed 6
Other team counts
Same 8 teams, different format: double elimination · round robin
Frequently asked questions
How many games are in a 8 team single elimination bracket?
7. Every game knocks out one team, and all but the champion must lose once: 8 − 1 = 7.
How many byes are in a 8 team bracket?
None. 8 fills a bracket exactly.
How many rounds are there?
3 rounds (the last two are the semifinals and the final).
How many games does each team play?
Between 1 and 3. Teams with a bye can play one fewer.
How long will it take?
At about 40 minutes a game on 2 courts, around 3 hours; on 4 courts, around 3 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 8-team bracket to fill in by hand. The printable bracket page has every size.