Single-Elimination Fixture Generator
A single-elimination (knockout) draw for 8 teams takes 3 rounds and 7 matches to produce a winner. Change the number of teams using the sibling bracket sizes below, or edit team names directly in the widget.
8
Teams (example)
8 teams
Bracket size
3
Rounds
7
Matches
Teams · 8
QUARTER-FINALS
Team 1
Team 8
Team 4
Team 5
Team 2
Team 7
Team 3
Team 6
SEMI-FINALS
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
FINAL
TBD
TBD
FREQUENTLY ASKED
What's the difference between this and a bracket generator?
Same underlying draw — this page frames it as a fixture list (match order and rounds) rather than a bracket diagram. Use whichever view suits how you're sharing it.
How many matches will there be?
It depends on team count: an 8-team knockout is 7 matches over 3 rounds. See the bracket-generator pages for other sizes (4 to 32 teams).
What if my team count isn't a power of two?
Byes fill the gap automatically — the strongest seeds skip round one. Pick your team count on the bracket-generator pages to see the exact byes.
Can I print the fixture list?
Yes — the Print button gives a clean, printable match list.