Choose the best format for your tournament
Teams are divided into groups where everyone plays against each other. The top teams from each group advance to a single-elimination playoff bracket.
8-32 teams. Guarantees each team plays several matches before elimination begins.
16 teams → 4 groups of 4 → 8 advance → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final
Every team plays against every other team. The team with the most points at the end wins. No elimination — everyone plays the same number of matches.
4-10 teams. Fairest format — every team faces every opponent.
6 teams → 15 matches total → 5 rounds → Winner by points
Lose once and you're out! The fastest tournament format — each match eliminates one team until only the champion remains.
4-64 teams. Quick format when time is limited.
8 teams → Quarterfinals (4 matches) → Semifinals (2) → Final (1) = 7 matches total
Teams play in initial groups, then get regrouped by placement. All 1st-place teams play each other for the championship, all 2nd-place teams for 5th-8th, and so on.
12-20 teams. Every team plays many matches and gets ranked precisely.
16 teams → 4 groups of 4 → Regroup → Gold/Silver/Bronze/Consolation → Final rankings 1st-16th