12 Team Single Elimination Bracket
Free printable single elimination tournament bracket for 12 teams. 11 games total. No signup required.
Last updated: January 2026
12-Team Single Elimination — Complete Game List
All 11 games in this Single Elimination tournament bracket, listed in order. Use this schedule to plan your tournament or print a reference sheet.
Round 1
(4 games)- Game 1Seed 8 VS Seed 9
- Game 2Seed 5 VS Seed 12
- Game 3Seed 7 VS Seed 10
- Game 4Seed 6 VS Seed 11
Round 2
(4 games)- Game 5Seed 1 VS Winner of Game 1
- Game 6Seed 4 VS Winner of Game 2
- Game 7Seed 2 VS Winner of Game 3
- Game 8Seed 3 VS Winner of Game 4
Semi-Finals
(2 games)- Game 9Winner of Game 5 VS Winner of Game 6
- Game 10Winner of Game 7 VS Winner of Game 8
Finals
(1 game)- Game 11Winner of Game 9 VS Winner of Game 10
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.
Single Elimination Bracket
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How Single Elimination Works
Tournament Mechanics
Single elimination is the fastest format. Teams are eliminated after one loss, creating a direct path to the championship.
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Common questions about Single Elimination tournaments with 12 teams
Total Games: 11 for 12 teams
Games per Team: 1-2 average
Formula: n - 1 games total
Duration: 4-6 hours typical
Speed: Fastest format available
Fairness: Moderate - one loss elimination
Excitement: Maximum pressure every game
Best for: Quick playoffs, large fields
Step 1: Seed teams 1-12 by skill/record
Step 2: Use bracket template for matchups
Step 3: Schedule 11 games across fields
Step 4: Update bracket after each game
Step 5: Crown champion after finals
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