A double-elimination tournament is a type of competition where a participant must lose two matches before being eliminated from the tournament. This format allows players or teams a second chance, making it more forgiving than a single-elimination tournament. Each competitor continues to compete until they have lost twice, ensuring that the best performers have a fair opportunity to advance. In a double-elimination setup, the tournament is divided into two brackets: the winners' bracket and the losers' bracket. Participants who lose in the winners' bracket drop down to the losers' bracket, where they can still compete for a chance to win the tournament. This structure adds excitement and strategy to the competition.