31 Team Single Elimination Bracket
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Double elimination version →30 games · 1 byes
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
ROUND 4
ROUND 5
Champion
Champion
TBD
- wb round 1: SEED 16 vs SEED 17
- wb round 1: SEED 8 vs SEED 25
- wb round 1: SEED 9 vs SEED 24
- wb round 1: SEED 4 vs SEED 29
- wb round 1: SEED 13 vs SEED 20
- wb round 1: SEED 5 vs SEED 28
- wb round 1: SEED 12 vs SEED 21
- wb round 1: SEED 2 vs SEED 31
- wb round 1: SEED 15 vs SEED 18
- wb round 1: SEED 7 vs SEED 26
- wb round 1: SEED 10 vs SEED 23
- wb round 1: SEED 3 vs SEED 30
- wb round 1: SEED 14 vs SEED 19
- wb round 1: SEED 6 vs SEED 27
- wb round 1: SEED 11 vs SEED 22
- wb round 2: SEED 1 vs TBD
- wb round 2: TBD vs TBD
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- wb round 2: TBD vs TBD
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- wb round 2: TBD vs TBD
- wb round 3: TBD vs TBD
- wb round 3: TBD vs TBD
- wb round 3: TBD vs TBD
- wb round 3: TBD vs TBD
- wb round 4: TBD vs TBD
- wb round 4: TBD vs TBD
- wb round 5: TBD vs TBD
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How this bracket works
- 30 games total — Single elimination: each loss eliminates one team, so 31 teams produce exactly 30 games.
- 1 bye — The field is padded to 32 slots; 1 top seeds skip round 1, leaving 15 opening games.
- Seeding — Strongest vs weakest: 16v17, 8v25, 9v24…. Seeds 16 and 32 are at opposite ends.
Rules cheat sheet
- Winner advances; loser is out. One loss and you're done.
- Round 1 pairings are fixed by seed — no re-draws between rounds.
- Fill it online (click teams) or print the blank sheet and fill by hand.
- Running a pool? Share one link and collect picks — scores update automatically.
FAQ
How many games are in a 31-team single elimination bracket?
Exactly 30 games. Every game eliminates one team, so 31 teams need 30 eliminations to crown a champion.
How many byes does a 31-team bracket have?
1 bye. The bracket is padded to 32 slots, so 1 top-seeded teams skip round 1 and 15 games are played in the opening round.
How are teams seeded and paired?
Standard seeding: the 32-slot bracket is filled so the strongest seeds meet the weakest — 16 vs 17, 8 vs 25, 9 vs 24, 4 vs 29, …. Seed 1 and seed 32 sit at opposite ends.
Can I print this bracket?
Yes — use the Print button. The print output is a clean black-and-white line drawing that fits Letter or A4 paper in landscape. No sign-up, no watermarks.
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