This dataset contains information about different tournament formats used in various competitive events. Each entry describes a specific format, including its type, the number of teams it can accommodate, and whether it includes a group stage or knockout stage, along with an example of a tournament utilizing that format.
| Format Name | Type | Number of Teams | Group Stage | Knockout Stage | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Robin | League | 4-32 | Yes | No | FIFA U-20 World Cup |
| Single Elimination | Knockout | 2-64 | No | Yes | NCAA Tournament |
| Double Elimination | Knockout | 4-64 | No | Yes | World Series of Poker |
| Group Stage + Knockout | Hybrid | 16-48 | Yes | Yes | UEFA Champions League |
| Swiss System | League | 4-64 | Yes | No | Chess Tournaments |
| Mini-League | League | 4-12 | Yes | No | Summer Youth Olympics |
| Best of Series | Knockout | 2-16 | No | Yes | MLS Cup Playoffs |
| Round Robin Pools | Hybrid | 8-32 | Yes | Yes | World Cup Qualifiers |
| Draw based | Mixed | 2-8 | No | Yes | FA Cup |
| Points System | League | 10-20 | Yes | No | English Premier League |
| Top 4 Playoffs | Knockout | 8-16 | No | Yes | Super Rugby |
| Round-robin with playoffs | Hybrid | 6-12 | Yes | Yes | Australian A-League |
| Continuous Knockouts | Knockout | 8-64 | No | Yes | Copa del Rey |
| League Format | League | 10-30 | Yes | No | Bundesliga |
| Elimination by Groups | Knockout | 4-32 | Yes | Yes | African Cup of Nations |
| Seeding Format | Knockout | 2-64 | No | Yes | NCAA Basketball Tournament |
| Bye Rounds | Knockout | 4-16 | No | Yes | FFA Cup |
| Tiers Format | League | 12-100 | Yes | No | English Football League |
| Modified Swiss System | League | 8-32 | Yes | No | European Chess Championships |
| Consolation Rounds | Knockout | 4-64 | No | Yes | World Cup Qualifiers |
| Bracket System | Knockout | 8-32 | No | Yes | NBA Playoffs |
| Round Robin with Finals | Hybrid | 4-8 | Yes | Yes | CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| Single Table Format | League | 10-20 | Yes | No | La Liga |
| League Cup | Hybrid | 16-64 | Yes | Yes | EFL Cup |
| Endurance Format | League | 4-12 | Yes | No | Ironman Triathlon |
| Zonal Group System | League | 4-12 | Yes | No | International Friendlies |
| League and Cup Combo | Hybrid | 10-36 | Yes | Yes | Scottish Premiership |
| Cross-bracket Knockouts | Knockout | 8-64 | No | Yes | Dota 2 TI |
| Divisional Playoffs | Knockout | 12-16 | No | Yes | NFL Playoffs |
| Distributed Format | League | 10-20 | Yes | No | Major League Soccer |
| Regional Qualifiers | Knockout | 16-64 | Yes | Yes | World Cup |
| Unofficial Formats | Mixed | 2-4 | No | No | Local Tournaments |
| French League Cup | Cup | 16-32 | No | Yes | Coupe de la Ligue |
| Invitational Tournaments | Mixed | 4-16 | Yes | Yes | Gulf Cup |
| Challenger Series | League | 8-32 | Yes | No | Women's World Chess |
| Top Teams Format | League | 8-32 | Yes | No | Finalissima |
| Knockout League | Mixed | 8-24 | Yes | Yes | Asian Championships |
| Super Round | Knockout | 8-16 | No | Yes | UFC Tournaments |
| Final Four Format | Knockout | 4 | No | Yes | NCAA Women's Basketball |
| Double Round Robin | League | 10-20 | Yes | No | Spanish Liga |
| Rotating Hosts | Mixed | 12-24 | Yes | No | UEFA EURO |
| Single Match Knockout | Knockout | 2-8 | No | Yes | Ligue 1 Cup |
| Repechage Format | Knockout | 12-24 | Yes | Yes | Olympics Rugby |
| Short League | League | 4-10 | Yes | No | Local Cups |
| World Ranking Knockouts | Mixed | 8-32 | No | Yes | Golf Tournaments |
| Aggregate Score Format | Knockout | 8-32 | No | Yes | Champions League Final |
| Empirical System | League | 8-20 | Yes | No | European Leagues |
| Elimination by Seed | Knockout | 8-16 | No | Yes | Australian Open |
| Casual Tournaments | Mixed | 2-8 | Yes | No | Pub Leagues |
| Further League Extension | League | 12-64 | Yes | No | European Club Competitions |
| Drawn League | League | 4-16 | Yes | No | High School Tournaments |
| Round Robin Knockouts | Hybrid | 8-16 | Yes | Yes | Northwest League |
| Semi-formal Tournaments | Mixed | 4-8 | Yes | No | Community Gatherings |
| Mini Tournament Series | League | 6-12 | Yes | No | Youth Association |
| Playoff Series | Knockout | 2-8 | No | Yes | NASCAR |
| League Relegation Playoff | Knockout | 2-4 | No | Yes | Relegation Playoffs |
| Cross Elite League | League | 10-20 | Yes | No | Top Domestic Leagues |
| Finalist Showcase | Knockout | 2-8 | No | Yes | Tennis Finals |
| Community Cup | Mixed | 4-16 | Yes | Yes | Municipal Competitions |
| Nationwide Meetup | League | 6-12 | Yes | No | National Cup |
| Full Round Calendar | League | 16-100 | Yes | No | Annual Leagues |
| Distinct Season Format | League | 12-24 | Yes | No | Intercontinental League |
| End-of-Season League | League | 6-12 | Yes | No | Federation Cups |
| Split-Year Tournaments | Mixed | 10-24 | Yes | No | Seasonal Events |
| Combination Round | Hybrid | 4-16 | Yes | Yes | Interstate Championships |
| Group of Death | League | 4-8 | Yes | Unknown | FIFA World Cup |
| Fixed Bracket Matchups | Knockout | 2-8 | No | Yes | Amateur Sports |
| Ladder Tournament | League | 4-16 | Yes | No | Racing Circuits |
| International Group Matches | Mixed | 8-32 | Yes | Yes | Continental Championships |
| Intercontinental Cups | Cup | 8-32 | No | Yes | FIFA Club World Cup |
| National Showdown | Mixed | 2-8 | No | Yes | Local Two-Team Matches |
| Charity Cup | Mixed | 4-12 | Yes | No | Charity Events |
| Codified Tournament | Mixed | 8-32 | Yes | Yes | State Championships |
| Club Performance League | League | 8-20 | Yes | No | British Football League |
| Non-Profit Matches | Mixed | 4-8 | Yes | No | Social Rallies |
| Top Rank Matches | Mixed | 8-32 | Yes | No | Hockey Championships |
| World Series Format | Knockout | 2-8 | No | Yes | Baseball Finals |
| Elite Soccer Series | Hybrid | 6-24 | Yes | Yes | World Professional Series |
| Winner Takes All | Knockout | 2-16 | No | Yes | Final Matches |
| Champion vs. Champion | Mixed | 2-8 | No | Yes | International Titles |
| Multi-Sport Format | Hybrid | 4-16 | Yes | Yes | Olympic Games |
| Team of the Year | League | 4-8 | Yes | No | Victory League |
| Annual League Showcase | League | 4-20 | Yes | No | Sports Carnival |
| Celebrity Matches | Mixed | 2-6 | No | Yes | Star Football Games |
| Sponsor Invitation | Mixed | 4-32 | Yes | Yes | Corporate Tournaments |
| Summer Leagues | League | 8-32 | Yes | No | Seasonally-Based Events |
| Regional Championships | Hybrid | 8-32 | Yes | Yes | continental tournaments |
| Child Play League | League | 4-12 | Yes | No | Youth Soccer Clubs |
| Ultimate Challenge | Knockout | 8-32 | No | Yes | Action Games |
| Street Tournaments | Mixed | 4-16 | Yes | No | Urban Competitions |
| Invitationals | Mixed | 4-16 | Yes | Yes | Selected Matches |
| Open Entry Tournaments | Mixed | 4-64 | Yes | No | Public Tournaments |
| Specialized Cups | Cup | 4-16 | No | Yes | Diverse Group Events |
| Rotating Team Cups | Hybrid | 4-24 | Yes | No | Annual Issues |
| Progressive Matchups | Hybrid | 8-16 | Yes | Yes | Round of Champions |
| Fan Selection Matches | Mixed | 8-16 | No | Yes | Public Choices |
| Draw and Go | Knockout | 2-16 | No | Yes | Quick Tournaments |
| Super Fan Tournaments | League | 8-12 | Yes | No | Audience-focused Events |
| Expanded Finals | Knockout | 4-16 | No | Yes | Grand Championships |
| Open Championship | Mixed | 4-32 | Yes | Yes | Global Tournaments |
| Street Team Challenge | League | 4-12 | Yes | No | Community Projects |
| All-star Showdown | Mixed | 6-24 | No | Yes | Exhibition Games |
| Promotional Events | Mixed | 2-6 | Yes | No | Marketing Initiatives |
| Partnership Tournaments | Mixed | 4-12 | Yes | No | Co-sponsored Events |
| Invitational League | Hybrid | 4-12 | Yes | No | Special Display Events |
| Friends League | League | 2-6 | Yes | No | Grassroots Matches |