23 Team Double Elimination Bracket
Free printable double elimination tournament bracket for 23 teams. 44 games total. No signup required.
Last updated: January 2026
23-Team Double Elimination — Complete Game List
All 45 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
(7 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
- Game 5Seed 12 VS Seed 21
- Game 6Seed 11 VS Seed 22
- Game 7Seed 10 VS Seed 23
Winners Round 1
(8 games)- Game 8Seed 1 VS Winner of Game 1
- Game 9Seed 8 VS Seed 9
- Game 10Seed 4 VS Winner of Game 4
- Game 11Seed 5 VS Winner of Game 5
- Game 12Seed 2 VS Winner of Game 2
- Game 13Seed 7 VS Winner of Game 7
- Game 14Seed 3 VS Winner of Game 3
- Game 15Seed 6 VS Winner of Game 6
Winners Round 2
(4 games)- Game 27Winner of Game 8 VS Winner of Game 9
- Game 28Winner of Game 10 VS Winner of Game 11
- Game 29Winner of Game 12 VS Winner of Game 13
- Game 30Winner of Game 14 VS Winner of Game 15
Winners Semi-Finals
(2 games)- Game 35Winner of Game 27 VS Winner of Game 28
- Game 36Winner of Game 29 VS Winner of Game 30
Undefeated Game
(1 game)- Game 41Winner of Game 35 VS Winner of Game 36
Second Chance Preseed
(7 games)- Game 16Loser of Game 1 VS Loser of Game 12
- Game 17Loser of Game 2 VS Loser of Game 14
- Game 18Loser of Game 3 VS Loser of Game 10
- Game 19Loser of Game 4 VS Loser of Game 11
- Game 20Loser of Game 5 VS Loser of Game 15
- Game 21Loser of Game 6 VS Loser of Game 13
- Game 22Loser of Game 7 VS Loser of Game 9
Second Chance Round 2
(4 games)- Game 23Loser of Game 8 VS Winner of Game 22
- Game 24Winner of Game 16 VS Winner of Game 21
- Game 25Winner of Game 17 VS Winner of Game 20
- Game 26Winner of Game 18 VS Winner of Game 19
Second Chance Round 3
(4 games)- Game 31Loser of Game 27 VS Winner of Game 26
- Game 32Loser of Game 28 VS Winner of Game 25
- Game 33Loser of Game 29 VS Winner of Game 24
- Game 34Loser of Game 30 VS Winner of Game 23
Second Chance Round 4
(2 games)- Game 37Winner of Game 31 VS Winner of Game 32
- Game 38Winner of Game 33 VS Winner of Game 34
Second Chance Round 5
(2 games)- Game 39Loser of Game 35 VS Winner of Game 38
- Game 40Loser of Game 36 VS Winner of Game 37
Second Chance Round 6
(1 game)- Game 42Winner of Game 39 VS Winner of Game 40
Second Chance Finals
(1 game)- Game 43Loser of Game 41 VS Winner of Game 42
Grand Finals
(1 game)- Game 44Winner of Game 41 VS Winner of Game 43
Grand Finals Reset
(1 game)- Game 45Winner of Game 43 VS Winner of Game 41
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 23 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 23 teams
Total Games: 44 for 23 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 1-23 by skill/record
Step 2: Use bracket template for matchups
Step 3: Schedule 44 games across fields
Step 4: Track both brackets carefully
Step 5: Crown champion after finals
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