Esports schedules & brackets
Online tournaments commonly run best-of-1 group stages and best-of-3 playoffs. Double elimination is the community standard for fighting games and many shooters; single elimination for one-day opens.
Round robin
Everyone plays everyone. Best for season play and pool stages.
Single elimination
Lose once and you are out. Fastest way to crown a champion.
Double elimination
Everyone gets a second chance through the losers bracket.