20 Team Double Elimination Bracket
Free printable double elimination tournament bracket for 20 teams. 38 games total. No signup required.
Last updated: January 2026
20-Team Double Elimination — Complete Game List
All 39 games in this Double Elimination tournament bracket, listed in order. Use this schedule to plan your tournament or print a reference sheet.
Play-in Round
(4 games)- Game 1Seed 16 VS Seed 17
- Game 2Seed 15 VS Seed 18
- Game 3Seed 14 VS Seed 19
- Game 4Seed 13 VS Seed 20
Winners Round 1
(8 games)- Game 5Seed 1 VS Winner of Game 1
- Game 6Seed 8 VS Seed 9
- Game 7Seed 4 VS Winner of Game 4
- Game 8Seed 5 VS Seed 12
- Game 9Seed 2 VS Winner of Game 2
- Game 10Seed 7 VS Seed 10
- Game 11Seed 3 VS Winner of Game 3
- Game 12Seed 6 VS Seed 11
Winners Round 2
(4 games)- Game 21Winner of Game 5 VS Winner of Game 6
- Game 22Winner of Game 7 VS Winner of Game 8
- Game 23Winner of Game 9 VS Winner of Game 10
- Game 24Winner of Game 11 VS Winner of Game 12
Winners Semi-Finals
(2 games)- Game 29Winner of Game 21 VS Winner of Game 22
- Game 30Winner of Game 23 VS Winner of Game 24
Undefeated Game
(1 game)- Game 35Winner of Game 29 VS Winner of Game 30
Second Chance Preseed
(4 games)- Game 13Loser of Game 1 VS Loser of Game 8
- Game 14Loser of Game 2 VS Loser of Game 12
- Game 15Loser of Game 3 VS Loser of Game 10
- Game 16Loser of Game 4 VS Loser of Game 6
Second Chance Round 2
(4 games)- Game 17Loser of Game 5 VS Winner of Game 16
- Game 18Loser of Game 9 VS Winner of Game 15
- Game 19Loser of Game 11 VS Winner of Game 14
- Game 20Loser of Game 7 VS Winner of Game 13
Second Chance Round 3
(4 games)- Game 25Loser of Game 21 VS Winner of Game 20
- Game 26Loser of Game 22 VS Winner of Game 19
- Game 27Loser of Game 23 VS Winner of Game 18
- Game 28Loser of Game 24 VS Winner of Game 17
Second Chance Round 4
(2 games)- Game 31Winner of Game 25 VS Winner of Game 26
- Game 32Winner of Game 27 VS Winner of Game 28
Second Chance Round 5
(2 games)- Game 33Loser of Game 29 VS Winner of Game 32
- Game 34Loser of Game 30 VS Winner of Game 31
Second Chance Round 6
(1 game)- Game 36Winner of Game 33 VS Winner of Game 34
Second Chance Finals
(1 game)- Game 37Loser of Game 35 VS Winner of Game 36
Grand Finals
(1 game)- Game 38Winner of Game 35 VS Winner of Game 37
Grand Finals Reset
(1 game)- Game 39Winner of Game 37 VS Winner of Game 35
Interactive Bracket View
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Double Elimination Bracket
Winners Bracket & Finals
Second Chance Bracket
Different Format
How Double Elimination Works
Tournament Mechanics
Double elimination gives teams a second chance. Teams compete in both winners and losers brackets, requiring two losses for elimination.
Your 20 Team Tournament
What Sports Work With Tournament Brackets?
Elimination brackets are format-based — they work for any head-to-head competition, regardless of sport.
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
- Flag Football
- Tennis
- Pickleball
- Badminton
- Table Tennis
- Bowling
- Cornhole
- Dodgeball
- Esports
- Chess
- Pool / Billiards
- Softball
- Slo-Pitch
- Baseball
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Open Schedule GeneratorFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Double Elimination tournaments with 20 teams
Total Games: 38 for 20 teams
Games per Team: 2-3 average
Formula: ≈ 2n - 2 games total
Duration: 6-8 hours typical
Speed: Moderate pace, more games
Fairness: Good - teams get second chances
Excitement: High drama in both brackets
Best for: Competitive tournaments
Step 1: Seed teams 1-20 by skill/record
Step 2: Use bracket template for matchups
Step 3: Schedule 38 games across fields
Step 4: Track both brackets carefully
Step 5: Crown champion after finals
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