10 Teams - Double Elimination

The winners' bracket semifinals saw the Red Devils take on the Green Hornets, while the Blue Angels faced off against the Black Bears. In the loser's bracket, the Orange Crush, White Lightning, Yellow Jackets, and Silver Streaks fought to stay alive.

Simpler common layout: Instead of complex byes, 10-team double elim often works as: double elimination 10 teams

Here is a text-based visualization of how the games line up. The winners' bracket semifinals saw the Red Devils

The stage was set for the winners' bracket final, with the Red Devils facing off against the Blue Angels. In a closely contested match, the Red Devils emerged victorious, winning 2-1. The stage was set for the winners' bracket

Double elimination is widely considered the fairest tournament format for competitive sports and esports. It guarantees that every team gets a "second life"—a single loss does not eliminate you, but a second loss does.