What does “Tournament Bracket” mean?

A tournament bracket is a structured diagram that shows how teams or players progress through a competition. It lays out the matchups for each round, starting with all participants and narrowing down as winners advance and losers are eliminated (depending on the format). Brackets can follow different styles—such as single elimination, double elimination, or round robin—but all serve the purpose of organizing the flow of games and clearly showing the path to the championship.