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33 Team Single Elimination Bracket

Free printable & online — click a team to advance them. No signup.

Double elimination version →32 games · 31 byes
Letter or A4, landscape, black & white

How this bracket works

  • 32 games total — Single elimination: each loss eliminates one team, so 33 teams produce exactly 32 games.
  • 31 byes — The field is padded to 64 slots; 31 top seeds skip round 1, leaving 1 opening game.
  • Seeding — Strongest vs weakest: 32v33. Seeds 32 and 64 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 33-team single elimination bracket?

Exactly 32 games. Every game eliminates one team, so 33 teams need 32 eliminations to crown a champion.

How many byes does a 33-team bracket have?

31 byes. The bracket is padded to 64 slots, so 31 top-seeded teams skip round 1 and 1 game is played in the opening round.

How are teams seeded and paired?

Standard seeding: the 64-slot bracket is filled so the strongest seeds meet the weakest — 32 vs 33. Seed 1 and seed 64 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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New to this format? Read the single-elimination rules guide →