5 Team Single Elimination Bracket

5-team bracket at a glance

5 teams → 8 slots Rounds = 3 Matches = 4 Byes = 3

Seeds 1–3 receive a bye. The remaining 2 teams play 1 first-round match.

Round by round

Quarterfinals: 4 matches (1 played, 3 byes)
Semifinals: 2 matches
Final: 1 match

Seeding

Input order assigns seed 1 to the first name. Use random seeding for a blind draw, or manual order to arrange the bracket yourself. Standard placement keeps the top seeds apart until the later rounds.

Printing and sharing

Use Print / PDF for a clean bracket, then choose Save as PDF in your browser dialog if you want a file. Share link packs the full state into a URL snapshot; named saves and JSON export are available if you want a local backup.

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Frequently asked questions

How many matches are in a 5-team single elimination bracket?

4 matches. The champion wins 3 matches.

How many rounds?

3 rounds. The top 3 seeds receive a bye in the first round.

Are there byes?

Yes. The bracket uses 8 slots, so 3 top seeds receive a bye.

Can I edit the team names?

Yes. Replace the placeholder list with your own names and generate again.

Can I print or share it?

Yes. Print / PDF gives a clean printable bracket; share link encodes the full state as a snapshot URL.