The "comeback story" from the Losers' Bracket creates high-stakes matches that fans love. Logistics and Timing
If the Winners’ Bracket team wins the first game, the tournament is over.
It does a better job of identifying the true 2nd and 3rd place teams than single elimination.
With an odd number, seeding is critical to fairness.
Yes – byes create asymmetry. Print the bracket visually (many generators do this well) so teams see the logic.