26 Team Double Elimination Bracket
Free printable double elimination tournament bracket for 26 teams. 50 games total. No signup required.
Last updated: January 2026
26-Team Double Elimination — Complete Game List
All 51 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
(10 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
- Game 8Seed 9 VS Seed 24
- Game 9Seed 8 VS Seed 25
- Game 10Seed 7 VS Seed 26
Winners Round 1
(8 games)- Game 11Seed 1 VS Winner of Game 1
- Game 12Winner of Game 9 VS Winner of Game 8
- Game 13Seed 4 VS Winner of Game 4
- Game 14Seed 5 VS Winner of Game 5
- Game 15Seed 2 VS Winner of Game 2
- Game 16Winner of Game 10 VS Winner of Game 7
- Game 17Seed 3 VS Winner of Game 3
- Game 18Seed 6 VS Winner of Game 6
Winners Round 2
(4 games)- Game 29Winner of Game 11 VS Winner of Game 12
- Game 30Winner of Game 13 VS Winner of Game 14
- Game 31Winner of Game 15 VS Winner of Game 16
- Game 32Winner of Game 17 VS Winner of Game 18
Winners Semi-Finals
(2 games)- Game 41Winner of Game 29 VS Winner of Game 30
- Game 42Winner of Game 31 VS Winner of Game 32
Undefeated Game
(1 game)- Game 47Winner of Game 41 VS Winner of Game 42
Second Chance Preseed
(2 games)- Game 19Loser of Game 7 VS Loser of Game 10
- Game 20Loser of Game 8 VS Loser of Game 9
Second Chance Round 2
(8 games)- Game 21Loser of Game 11 VS Winner of Game 20
- Game 22Loser of Game 15 VS Winner of Game 19
- Game 23Loser of Game 17 VS Loser of Game 1
- Game 24Loser of Game 13 VS Loser of Game 2
- Game 25Loser of Game 14 VS Loser of Game 3
- Game 26Loser of Game 18 VS Loser of Game 4
- Game 27Loser of Game 16 VS Loser of Game 5
- Game 28Loser of Game 12 VS Loser of Game 6
Second Chance Round 3
(4 games)- Game 33Winner of Game 21 VS Winner of Game 22
- Game 34Winner of Game 23 VS Winner of Game 24
- Game 35Winner of Game 25 VS Winner of Game 26
- Game 36Winner of Game 27 VS Winner of Game 28
Second Chance Round 4
(4 games)- Game 37Loser of Game 29 VS Winner of Game 36
- Game 38Loser of Game 30 VS Winner of Game 35
- Game 39Loser of Game 31 VS Winner of Game 34
- Game 40Loser of Game 32 VS Winner of Game 33
Second Chance Round 5
(2 games)- Game 43Winner of Game 37 VS Winner of Game 38
- Game 44Winner of Game 39 VS Winner of Game 40
Second Chance Round 6
(2 games)- Game 45Loser of Game 41 VS Winner of Game 44
- Game 46Loser of Game 42 VS Winner of Game 43
Second Chance Round 7
(1 game)- Game 48Winner of Game 45 VS Winner of Game 46
Second Chance Finals
(1 game)- Game 49Loser of Game 47 VS Winner of Game 48
Grand Finals
(1 game)- Game 50Winner of Game 47 VS Winner of Game 49
Grand Finals Reset
(1 game)- Game 51Winner of Game 49 VS Winner of Game 47
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 26 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 26 teams
Total Games: 50 for 26 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 1-26 by skill/record
Step 2: Use bracket template for matchups
Step 3: Schedule 50 games across fields
Step 4: Track both brackets carefully
Step 5: Crown champion after finals
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