42 Team Single Elimination Bracket
Free printable single elimination tournament bracket for 42 teams. 41 games total. No signup required.
Last updated: January 2026
42-Team Single Elimination — Complete Game List
All 41 games in this Single Elimination tournament bracket, listed in order. Use this schedule to plan your tournament or print a reference sheet.
Round 1
(10 games)- Game 1Seed 32 VS Seed 33
- Game 2Seed 25 VS Seed 40
- Game 3Seed 24 VS Seed 41
- Game 4Seed 29 VS Seed 36
- Game 5Seed 28 VS Seed 37
- Game 6Seed 31 VS Seed 34
- Game 7Seed 26 VS Seed 39
- Game 8Seed 23 VS Seed 42
- Game 9Seed 30 VS Seed 35
- Game 10Seed 27 VS Seed 38
Round 2
(16 games)- Game 11Seed 1 VS Winner of Game 1
- Game 12Seed 16 VS Seed 17
- Game 13Seed 8 VS Winner of Game 2
- Game 14Seed 9 VS Winner of Game 3
- Game 15Seed 4 VS Winner of Game 4
- Game 16Seed 13 VS Seed 20
- Game 17Seed 5 VS Winner of Game 5
- Game 18Seed 12 VS Seed 21
- Game 19Seed 2 VS Winner of Game 6
- Game 20Seed 15 VS Seed 18
- Game 21Seed 7 VS Winner of Game 7
- Game 22Seed 10 VS Winner of Game 8
- Game 23Seed 3 VS Winner of Game 9
- Game 24Seed 14 VS Seed 19
- Game 25Seed 6 VS Winner of Game 10
- Game 26Seed 11 VS Seed 22
Round 3
(8 games)- Game 27Winner of Game 11 VS Winner of Game 12
- Game 28Winner of Game 13 VS Winner of Game 14
- Game 29Winner of Game 15 VS Winner of Game 16
- Game 30Winner of Game 17 VS Winner of Game 18
- Game 31Winner of Game 19 VS Winner of Game 20
- Game 32Winner of Game 21 VS Winner of Game 22
- Game 33Winner of Game 23 VS Winner of Game 24
- Game 34Winner of Game 25 VS Winner of Game 26
Round 4
(4 games)- Game 35Winner of Game 27 VS Winner of Game 28
- Game 36Winner of Game 29 VS Winner of Game 30
- Game 37Winner of Game 31 VS Winner of Game 32
- Game 38Winner of Game 33 VS Winner of Game 34
Semi-Finals
(2 games)- Game 39Winner of Game 35 VS Winner of Game 36
- Game 40Winner of Game 37 VS Winner of Game 38
Finals
(1 game)- Game 41Winner of Game 39 VS Winner of Game 40
Interactive Bracket View
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Single Elimination Bracket
Different Format
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.
Your 42 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 Single Elimination tournaments with 42 teams
Total Games: 41 for 42 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 1-42 by skill/record
Step 2: Use bracket template for matchups
Step 3: Schedule 41 games across fields
Step 4: Update bracket after each game
Step 5: Crown champion after finals
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