A 128-team single elimination bracket is a printable knockout grid where all 128 teams play in the first round and a single loss eliminates a team until one champion is left after seven rounds. Our free version fits the entire field on one landscape page, with a title you can delete in any PDF editor.
How Does a 128-Team Single Elimination Bracket Work?
In a 128-team single elimination tournament, every game is a knockout. The 128-team field halves each round: 128 to 64, then 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, and finally one champion after seven rounds.
Bracket Structure
Because 128 is a power of two, every team plays in the first round and there are no byes. The 64 first-round winners advance to the round of 64, and the field keeps halving until the final.
Number of Games
A single elimination tournament always plays one fewer game than it has teams, so a 128-team bracket has exactly 127 games.
Blind Draw vs Seeded
This bracket is a blind draw, with teams placed at random. For a deeper explanation, see the single-elimination tournament overview on Wikipedia.
How to Use This Printable Bracket
Print the PDF in landscape (it is dense at 128 teams, so a large-format print reads best) and write each team on a blank line. The title at the top is a separate text element you can delete. Need a smaller field? Browse the printable brackets hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many games are in a 128-team single elimination tournament?
127 games. Single elimination always has one fewer game than the number of teams.
How many rounds does a 128-team bracket have?
Seven rounds: 128 teams to 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, and the champion.
Are there byes in a 128-team bracket?
No. 128 is a power of two, so every team plays in the first round.
Can I remove the title from the printable?
Yes. The title is a separate text object you can delete in any PDF editor.
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