How to Run 6 Team Single Elimination Tournament
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How Does 6 Team Single Elimination Tournament Work?
The tournament has 3 round, and in the first round there are 2 byes.
Bracket Size
Bracket size is the number of players in the first round including byes. It’s the closest power of 2 number to the actual number of players. In this case the bracket size is 8.
Byes
Byes is a difference between the real number of players and the bracket size. Byes are given to the top ranked players.
Rounds & Games
The rounds structure is as follows:
- Round of 8 or Quarter-Finals: 4 games, 6 players, 2 byes
- Semi-Final: 2 games, 4 players
- Final: 1 game for 2 players
Seeding
There are 3 options:
- seeded (most common): top teams will meet later in the tournament
- blind draw: the participants will get shuffled and paired randomly
- manual seeding: teams will be paired in the order entered, with the last ones assigned with byes
Comparing to other Tournament Formats
Elimination tournament for 6 teams is one of the quickest formats out there:
| Format | Total games | Games per team | Rounds | Fairness | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Robin | 15 | 5 | 5 | Everyone plays everyone | Best for leagues |
| Single Elimination | 5 | 1–3 | 3 | Harsh cutoff | Best for quick events |
| Double Elimination | 11 | 2–6 | ~6 | More forgiving | Popular in esports |
| Double Elimination with Consolation | ~7 | min 2 | ~5 (3+2) | Fairer, every team plays twice | Youth sports |
| Swiss System | 9 | 3 | 3 | Balanced, flexible | Chess, card games |
Printable 6 Team Single Elimination Bracket
If you want to have a hard copy of you bracket instead of the online one, you can print it!
