Competition formats

Competition formats are structured ways to organize contests or tournaments, determining how participants compete and how winners are decided. They include methods like knockout (elimination rounds until one remains), round-robin (everyone competes against everyone), league systems (points accumulated over matches), or mixed formats combining these approaches. The choice depends on factors such as the number of participants, time available, and fairness considerations. Clear formats ensure transparency, fairness, and excitement, providing a framework that guides progression from initial rounds to final winners.