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16-Player Pickleball Round Robin on 2 Courts
A ready-to-play rotating-partners schedule for 16 players on 2 courts. 8 players sit out each round, spread evenly, partners never repeat, and you can stop cleanly after round 2 or 4 or 6 or 8.
The full schedule
Players are numbered 1–16. Write names next to numbers before you start.
| Round | Court 1 | Court 2 | Sit out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 & 12 vs 2 & 15 | 8 & 5 vs 1 & 11 | 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16 |
| 2EVEN STOP | 9 & 4 vs 7 & 10 | 3 & 6 vs 13 & 16 | 1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15 |
| 3 | 2 & 3 vs 1 & 5 | 13 & 12 vs 4 & 7 | 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16 |
| 4EVEN STOP | 9 & 11 vs 14 & 6 | 15 & 8 vs 16 & 10 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13 |
| 5 | 8 & 1 vs 7 & 9 | 3 & 13 vs 14 & 2 | 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 |
| 6EVEN STOP | 11 & 16 vs 4 & 10 | 15 & 12 vs 5 & 6 | 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14 |
| 7 | 12 & 6 vs 10 & 1 | 13 & 2 vs 11 & 8 | 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 14, 15, 16 |
| 8EVEN STOP | 14 & 16 vs 5 & 7 | 9 & 3 vs 15 & 4 | 1, 2, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
0 partner repeats and 0 opponent repeats across 8 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 8 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 2 rounds (1 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. 2 rounds ≈ 28 min; 8 rounds ≈ 1h 52m. Side-out scoring adds about 30%.
16 players, 2 courts: common questions
How many rounds for 16 players on 2 courts?
Play 2 rounds for 1 games each, or 4 rounds for 2 games each. Those are even stops, so everyone has played the same number of games.
How long does a 16-player round robin take?
About 28 min for 2 rounds of rally scoring to 11, including changeovers.
How many players sit out each round?
8 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.