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12-Player Pickleball Round Robin on 2 Courts
A ready-to-play rotating-partners schedule for 12 players on 2 courts. 4 players sit out each round, spread evenly, partners never repeat, and you can stop cleanly after round 3 or 6 or 9.
The full schedule
Players are numbered 1–12. Write names next to numbers before you start.
| Round | Court 1 | Court 2 | Sit out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 & 11 vs 10 & 7 | 2 & 5 vs 4 & 1 | 3, 6, 8, 12 |
| 2 | 9 & 7 vs 12 & 8 | 11 & 10 vs 6 & 3 | 1, 2, 4, 5 |
| 3EVEN STOP | 12 & 6 vs 2 & 1 | 5 & 4 vs 8 & 3 | 7, 9, 10, 11 |
| 4 | 2 & 9 vs 5 & 11 | 10 & 1 vs 7 & 4 | 3, 6, 8, 12 |
| 5 | 10 & 3 vs 7 & 8 | 12 & 9 vs 11 & 6 | 1, 2, 4, 5 |
| 6EVEN STOP | 3 & 5 vs 1 & 6 | 4 & 8 vs 2 & 12 | 7, 9, 10, 11 |
| 7 | 4 & 2 vs 9 & 10 | 11 & 7 vs 5 & 1 | 3, 6, 8, 12 |
| 8 | 10 & 8 vs 11 & 12 | 3 & 7 vs 6 & 9 | 1, 2, 4, 5 |
| 9EVEN STOP | 6 & 5 vs 12 & 4 | 2 & 8 vs 3 & 1 | 7, 9, 10, 11 |
0 partner repeats and 14 opponent repeats across 9 rounds. Highlighted rows are even stops — everyone has played the same number of games.
How the math works
Players per round
2 courts × 4 players = 8 on court each round, so 4 sit out. Sit-outs rotate so nobody sits twice before everyone has sat once.
Even stops
Everyone has played the same number of games every 3 rounds (2 games each). Stopping on an even stop keeps the standings fair.
Time estimate
Rally scoring to 11 takes about 12 minutes plus 2 minutes to rotate. 3 rounds ≈ 42 min; 9 rounds ≈ 2h 06m. Side-out scoring adds about 30%.
12 players, 2 courts: common questions
How many rounds for 12 players on 2 courts?
Play 3 rounds for 2 games each, or 6 rounds for 4 games each. Those are even stops, so everyone has played the same number of games.
How long does a 12-player round robin take?
About 42 min for 3 rounds of rally scoring to 11, including changeovers.
How many players sit out each round?
4 players sit out each round. Use sit-out time to keep score or run the timer.
Can I use real names instead of numbers?
Yes. Tap “Customize with your names” and the generator opens pre-filled. Paste your list and share a link or QR code so players can find their court.