Round robin with an odd number of teams
With an odd number of teams, one team sits out each round. That's called a bye. Every team gets one bye each time through, and no team sits out twice in a row.
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28 games7 weeksOct 17 – Nov 28
Week 1Sat, Oct 17
9:00 AMField 1
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9:00 AMField 2
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10:15 AMField 1
PadresOrioles
10:15 AMField 2
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Week 2Sat, Oct 24
9:00 AMField 1
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9:00 AMField 2
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10:15 AMField 1
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10:15 AMField 2
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Week 3Sat, Oct 31
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9:00 AMField 2
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10:15 AMField 1
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10:15 AMField 2
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Week 4Sat, Nov 7
9:00 AMField 1
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9:00 AMField 2
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10:15 AMField 1
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10:15 AMField 2
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Week 5Sat, Nov 14
9:00 AMField 1
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9:00 AMField 2
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10:15 AMField 1
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10:15 AMField 2
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Week 6Sat, Nov 21
9:00 AMField 1
RaysCardinals
9:00 AMField 2
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10:15 AMField 1
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10:15 AMField 2
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Week 7Sat, Nov 28
9:00 AMField 1
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9:00 AMField 2
PiratesRays
10:15 AMField 1
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10:15 AMField 2
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Round robin schedules by number of teams
In a round robin, every team plays every other team once. Here's what that means for common league sizes.
| Teams | Games | Rounds | Games per round | Byes per round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 team round robin | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 team round robin | 6 | 3 | 2 | None |
| 5 team round robin | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 6 team round robin | 15 | 5 | 3 | None |
| 7 team round robin | 21 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 8 team round robin | 28 | 7 | 4 | None |
| 9 team round robin | 36 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 10 team round robin | 45 | 9 | 5 | None |
| 11 team round robin | 55 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| 12 team round robin | 66 | 11 | 6 | None |
| 13 team round robin | 78 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 team round robin | 91 | 13 | 7 | None |
| 15 team round robin | 105 | 15 | 7 | 1 |
| 16 team round robin | 120 | 15 | 8 | None |
| 17 team round robin | 136 | 17 | 8 | 1 |
| 18 team round robin | 153 | 17 | 9 | None |
| 19 team round robin | 171 | 19 | 9 | 1 |
| 20 team round robin | 190 | 19 | 10 | None |
Round robin formula
Gamesteams × (teams − 1) ÷ 2
Roundsteams − 1 or teams, if odd
For example, 10 teams play 45 games over 9 rounds. As a double round robin, that's 90 games over 18 rounds.
Double round robin
Every team plays every other team twice, usually once at home and once away. Make a double round robin.
Round robin tournament with pools
For a one-day event, split teams into pools, play a round robin in each, then semifinals and a final. Make a tournament schedule.
Pickleball round robin
For doubles nights, players get a new partner each round and sit-outs rotate evenly. Make a pickleball round robin.
Round robin FAQ
How many games are in a round robin?
Multiply the number of teams by one less than that number, then divide by 2. Eight teams play 28 games. In a double round robin, where everyone plays twice, it's 56.
How many rounds does a round robin take?
With an even number of teams, it takes one less round than there are teams, so 8 teams need 7 rounds. With an odd number, it takes as many rounds as teams, because one team has a bye each round.
What is a bye in a round robin?
A bye is a round where a team doesn't play. It only happens with an odd number of teams. Each team gets one bye every time through the schedule, and no team sits out twice in a row.
What is a double round robin?
Every team plays every other team twice, usually once at home and once away. It doubles the games, so 6 teams play 30 games instead of 15.
How long does a round robin tournament take?
Divide the number of games by the number of courts, then multiply by the game length plus the break. Twelve teams in 2 pools on 3 courts, with 25-minute games and 5-minute breaks, finish pool play and playoffs in about six hours. The generator shows the exact finish time.
How does a pickleball round robin with rotating partners work?
Players get a new partner each round and play against different opponents. With more players than spots on the courts, sit-outs rotate so everyone sits about the same number of times. Late arrivals can join the next round without changing the rounds already played.
Can I put the schedule on my league's website?
Yes. Click Add to your website, copy the code, and paste it into Wix, Squarespace, WordPress or most site builders. The schedule and standings on your site update when you change them here.
Is this round robin generator free?
Yes. There's no signup, no ads and no limit on teams or players.