League-to-Knockout Format

<h2><strong>1 · What Is "League-to-Knockout"?</strong></h2><p><strong style="color: rgb(124, 45, 18);">League-to-Knockout</strong> is a hybrid format that combines the fairness of a round-robin league with the excitement of a knockout finale. It's the best of both worlds.</p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(124, 45, 18);">Stage 1 — League Phase:</strong> All teams are placed into a <em>single combined table</em>. Every team plays against every other team once (or twice with double legs). Points are accumulated — Win=3, Draw=1, Loss=0.</p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(124, 45, 18);">Stage 2 — Knockout Phase:</strong> Once all league matches are played, the top <em>N</em> teams from the standings advance to a single-elimination knockout bracket. Everyone else is eliminated. The knockout stage proceeds until a champion is crowned.</p><p><br></p>