Types of Tournament

King Valds Anthony A. Berame

Ever wondered how matches in
your barangay’s leagues were
made?
Two Important Reasons

Randomness
Fairness
The Types of Tournament

Single Elimination
Double Elimination
Round Robin
Bye-the privilege given to the team
to proceed to the next round, or the
advantage over the other team

How can we identify the number

of “byes”?
 The Constant Power of
2’s

2,4,8,16,32,64….
This numbers has no bye/s

How do we use these numbers?

 Select a number from the
constants – the number of
teams

Remember: the constant

number must be greater than
the no. of teams
 Single Elimination
Known as Knockout System
When do we use this format
in plotting the tournament?
 Single Elimination

Formula for identifying the number of games: N-1

Where N stands for number of Teams

 Ex: We have 4 teams,
identify the no. of games using N-1

no of games = N-1
=4-1
=3
no. of games is 3
For a better representation, let us plot the
matches.
A
B
C
D
 In the plot, A is matched with B where they are
placed as Game 1 or Match 1.
C, on the other hand is matched with D being
Match 2 or Game 2.

Since we are using the Single Elimination format,

A the loser in each match will automatically be

removed.
B The winners for Match 1 and 2 will proceed to the
C Championship Round where they are placed as
Game 3 or Match 3.
D
Note: It is up to you where to start your game 1
but for proper plotting, start on top
 Double Elimination

Known for game of revenge

When do we use this format in

plotting the tournament?
 Double Elimination

Formula for identifying the number of games: (N-

1)2

Where N stands for number of Teams

 Ex: We have 4 teams,
identify the no. of games using (N-1)2
no of games = (N-1)2
=(4-1)2
=8-2
=6
no. of games is 6
In the plot, A is matched with B where
they are placed as Game 1 C, on the
other hand is matched with D as The winner in Game 4 will
Game 2. proceed to the next round while
the loser will proceed to the
Since we are using the Double loser’s bracket (left side) where
Elimination format, the loser in each they will compete against the

A
match will still have the chance for a G1 winner of Game 3 where they will
championship. be scheduled as Game 5.

Losers for Games 1 and 2 will be

matched together as Game number
B The winner from Game 4 will be
matched with the winner from

3. Loser in this match will be

eliminated since they were defeated
G3 C G4
Game 5 where they will be
scheduled as Game 6.

D
G2
two times while the victor will wait for The winner of Game 6 will be the
the loser of game 4. overall champion.
G5

The winners for Games 1 and 2 will

proceed to the next round where they
are placed as Game 4 G6
 Round Robin

When do we use this format

in plotting the tournament?
 Round Robin

Formula for identifying the number of games:

N(N-1)/2

Where N stands for number of Teams

 Ex: We have 4 teams,
identify the no. of games using N(N-1)/2
no of games = 4(4-1)2
=4(4-1)/2
=16-4/2
=12/2
=6
no. of games is 6
 How to plot games using
Round Robin?
Just round the teams until you
reach one full rotation.
Game 1: A vs B
Game 2: C vs D

Game 3 : A vs D
Game 4: B vs C

Game 5: A vs C
Game 6: D vs B
Thank you for listening..