tournament format

A tournament format is a structured way of organizing competitions where participants compete in matches or rounds to determine a winner. Common types include knockout (single-elimination), where losing once eliminates a player, and round-robin, where each participant plays every other. In knockout, the winner advances, reducing participants until one remains. In round-robin, all competitors face each other, and the best overall record wins. Hybrid formats combine these methods. The choice depends on the event’s goals, size, and time, aiming for fair competition and a clear, definitive outcome.