MTG Swiss Rounds Calculator

Use this calculator to determine the recommended number of Swiss rounds for a Magic: The Gathering tournament based on attendance.

Players Swiss Rounds
9–16 4
17–32 5
33–64 6
65–128 7
129–226 8
227–409 9

How Swiss Rounds Work

Swiss tournaments pair players with similar records each round. Players continue playing all Swiss rounds regardless of losses, and the highest-ranked players advance to the playoff cut.

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