8 Team Double Elimination Bracket Printable
8 Team Double Elimination Bracket printable in PDF, ready for US Letter. Free download for home, classroom, or planning use.
An 8 team double elimination bracket printable gives every team a second chance after a single loss, rather than eliminating them immediately as a single-elimination bracket does.
What is on the page
An 8-team bracket structure with the rounds needed to track both a winners’ side and a losers’ side through to a final match.
How to use it
Fill in the eight starting teams. A team moves to the losers’ side after its first loss and is only eliminated after a second loss.
Printing tips
Print at 100 percent scale to keep the bracket lines aligned and easy to follow round to round.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from single elimination?
In double elimination, a team is not eliminated until they lose twice, which gives more games and a fairer overall result for a small field.
Is there a simpler version?
Yes, the bracket printable is a straightforward 8-team single-elimination version.