Tournament Structure Knockout (The tournament format may include a consolation bracket for eliminated players.)

Seeding System: Random draw at the start of the tounament. 

Single Elimination Format: Players face direct elimination after losing a single match, creating high-stakes competition throughout the tournament. The bracket structure starts with 13-512 players.

Game Format and Rules

501 Format: Each individual leg uses the standard 501 format where players start with 501 points and must reduce their score to exactly zero. Players throw three darts per turn, alternating between opponents.

Finishing Requirements: Players must finish with a double (outer ring) or bullseye - this is called a "double out" finish. If a player reduces their score below zero or to exactly one, they "bust" and their turn ends with their score returning to what it was at the start of their turn.

Match Structure: Knockout matches are played in "Best of" formats, such as:
- Early rounds: Best of 5 legs (first to 3 legs wins)
- Later rounds: Best of 7 legs (first to 4 legs wins) 
- Finals: Often Best of 9 or Best of 11 legs
- You can set this yourself, before the start of the tournament

Progression and Elimination

Round Advancement: Winners advance to the next round while losers are immediately eliminated from the tournament. Each round typically halves the field until reaching the final.

This format creates intense pressure as every match is do-or-die, contributing to the excitement and unpredictability that makes Darts compelling to watch.

• Players who lose in the main tournament have the option to play in a second elimination round, if you set this up