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16-Player Pickleball Round Robin on 3 Courts
A ready-to-play rotating-partners schedule for 16 players on 3 courts. 4 players sit out each round, spread evenly, partners never repeat, and you can stop cleanly after round 4 or 8.
The full schedule
Players are numbered 1–16. Write names next to numbers before you start.
| Round | Court 1 | Court 2 | Court 3 | Sit out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 & 11 vs 8 & 10 | 13 & 12 vs 2 & 6 | 1 & 9 vs 15 & 14 | 3, 4, 7, 16 |
| 2 | 10 & 6 vs 16 & 9 | 8 & 11 vs 4 & 3 | 7 & 13 vs 5 & 12 | 1, 2, 14, 15 |
| 3 | 11 & 10 vs 15 & 13 | 4 & 1 vs 3 & 7 | 9 & 14 vs 16 & 2 | 5, 6, 8, 12 |
| 4EVEN STOP | 8 & 6 vs 7 & 1 | 15 & 4 vs 16 & 14 | 5 & 3 vs 12 & 2 | 9, 10, 11, 13 |
| 5 | 5 & 2 vs 15 & 11 | 6 & 13 vs 8 & 14 | 10 & 9 vs 1 & 12 | 3, 4, 7, 16 |
| 6 | 16 & 7 vs 13 & 11 | 4 & 6 vs 5 & 10 | 9 & 12 vs 8 & 3 | 1, 2, 14, 15 |
| 7 | 4 & 9 vs 1 & 11 | 16 & 15 vs 3 & 13 | 14 & 2 vs 10 & 7 | 5, 6, 8, 12 |
| 8EVEN STOP | 14 & 3 vs 7 & 5 | 16 & 4 vs 6 & 12 | 15 & 2 vs 1 & 8 | 9, 10, 11, 13 |
0 partner repeats and 7 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
3 courts × 4 players = 12 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 4 rounds (3 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. 4 rounds ≈ 56 min; 8 rounds ≈ 1h 52m. Side-out scoring adds about 30%.
16 players, 3 courts: common questions
How many rounds for 16 players on 3 courts?
Play 4 rounds for 3 games each, or 8 rounds for 6 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 56 min for 4 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.