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20-Player Pickleball Round Robin on 3 Courts
A ready-to-play rotating-partners schedule for 20 players on 3 courts. 8 players sit out each round, spread evenly, partners never repeat, and you can stop cleanly after round 5 or 10.
The full schedule
Players are numbered 1–20. Write names next to numbers before you start.
| Round | Court 1 | Court 2 | Court 3 | Sit out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 & 15 vs 18 & 13 | 14 & 8 vs 12 & 19 | 3 & 16 vs 11 & 17 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 20 |
| 2 | 20 & 1 vs 14 & 19 | 16 & 2 vs 13 & 5 | 7 & 9 vs 6 & 4 | 3, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18 |
| 3 | 10 & 18 vs 20 & 12 | 11 & 6 vs 8 & 17 | 2 & 15 vs 3 & 7 | 1, 4, 5, 9, 13, 14, 16, 19 |
| 4 | 18 & 16 vs 3 & 14 | 19 & 1 vs 13 & 11 | 5 & 12 vs 9 & 4 | 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 15, 17, 20 |
| 5EVEN STOP | 6 & 17 vs 10 & 4 | 20 & 8 vs 9 & 2 | 7 & 15 vs 5 & 1 | 3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19 |
| 6 | 15 & 18 vs 2 & 19 | 14 & 13 vs 11 & 3 | 8 & 12 vs 16 & 7 | 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 17, 20 |
| 7 | 6 & 1 vs 16 & 5 | 3 & 17 vs 20 & 9 | 4 & 14 vs 10 & 13 | 2, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19 |
| 8 | 2 & 7 vs 9 & 19 | 15 & 20 vs 11 & 8 | 1 & 17 vs 12 & 18 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 14, 16 |
| 9 | 12 & 11 vs 6 & 5 | 13 & 16 vs 4 & 18 | 14 & 10 vs 8 & 3 | 1, 2, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 20 |
| 10EVEN STOP | 9 & 6 vs 15 & 1 | 10 & 20 vs 7 & 5 | 2 & 17 vs 19 & 4 | 3, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18 |
0 partner repeats and 4 opponent repeats across 10 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 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 5 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. 5 rounds ≈ 1h 10m; 10 rounds ≈ 2h 20m. Side-out scoring adds about 30%.
20 players, 3 courts: common questions
How many rounds for 20 players on 3 courts?
Play 5 rounds for 3 games each, or 10 rounds for 6 games each. Those are even stops, so everyone has played the same number of games.
How long does a 20-player round robin take?
About 1h 10m for 5 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.