16 Team Single Elimination Bracket

16-team bracket at a glance

16 teams → 16 slots Rounds = 4 Matches = 15 Round of 16: 8 · Quarterfinals: 4 · Semifinals: 2 · Final: 1

Sixteen is a power of two, so every team plays in the first round. The champion wins four matches.

Seed placement

The bracket uses standard seed placement: 1 v 16, 8 v 9, 5 v 12, 4 v 13, 6 v 11, 3 v 14, 7 v 10, 2 v 15. The top seeds are separated until the later rounds.

Printing

Print / PDF uses a landscape layout for the bracket. The full 16-team bracket usually fits on one page at default margins; reduce the browser scale if your print dialog adds large margins.

Frequently asked questions

How many games are in a 16-team single elimination bracket?

Fifteen: eight in the round of 16, four quarterfinals, two semifinals, and one final.

How many rounds?

Four. The champion wins four matches.

Are there byes?

No. Sixteen teams fill the bracket exactly.

Can I change the team names?

Yes. Replace the placeholder list and generate again.

Can I print it on one page?

Yes, in landscape orientation at standard margins for most browsers.