Pool format
Pool play is a format used in tournaments where teams are divided into groups (or "pools") and play each other within their group. The results determine seeding or advancement to the next stage, often a single-elimination bracket. It's commonly used to ensure a balanced competition and determine rankings before the knockout phase.
Elimination format
Often used in tournaments, means that a participant or team is removed from the competition after losing a certain number of games or matches.
Single-elimination
Where one loss results in elimination. It's a high-stakes format that often leads to intense and exciting competition.Round robin:
Round Robin
Where each participant plays every other participant once.
It's often used in group stages to ensure a fair and balanced competition, allowing for a comprehensive ranking of all participants based on their performance against each other.