Printable 16-Team Bracket
A free blank 16-team single-elimination bracket with seeds already placed. 15 games, 4 rounds.
Frequently asked questions
How many games are in a 16-team bracket?
15 games over 4 rounds.
How many byes does a 16-team bracket have?
None. Every team plays in the first round.
How is a 16-team bracket seeded?
Standard seeding pairs the best seed with the worst in each half, so seed 1 can only meet seed 2 in the final. In the first round, seed 1 plays seed 16 (a bye if there are fewer than 16 teams) and seed 2 plays seed 15.
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