5 Team Double Elimination Bracket
Free printable double elimination tournament bracket for 5 teams. 8 games total. No signup required.
Last updated: January 2026
5-Team Double Elimination — Complete Game List
All 9 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
(1 game)- Game 1Seed 4 VS Seed 5
Winners Round 1
(2 games)- Game 2Seed 1 VS Winner of Game 1
- Game 3Seed 2 VS Seed 3
Undefeated Game
(1 game)- Game 6Winner of Game 2 VS Winner of Game 3
Second Chance Preseed
(1 game)- Game 4Loser of Game 1 VS Loser of Game 3
Second Chance Round 2
(1 game)- Game 5Loser of Game 2 VS Winner of Game 4
Second Chance Finals
(1 game)- Game 7Loser of Game 6 VS Winner of Game 5
Grand Finals
(1 game)- Game 8Winner of Game 6 VS Winner of Game 7
Grand Finals Reset
(1 game)- Game 9Winner of Game 7 VS Winner of Game 6
Interactive Bracket View
Scroll horizontally to explore the full tournament tree. Click any seed or game to highlight that team's path through the winners and losers brackets.
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.
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Open Schedule GeneratorFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Double Elimination tournaments with 5 teams
Total Games: 8 for 5 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 1-5 by skill/record
Step 2: Use bracket template for matchups
Step 3: Schedule 8 games across fields
Step 4: Track both brackets carefully
Step 5: Crown champion after finals
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