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20-Player Pickleball Round Robin on 4 Courts
A ready-to-play rotating-partners schedule for 20 players on 4 courts. 4 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 | Court 4 | Sit out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 & 5 vs 9 & 14 | 12 & 7 vs 16 & 1 | 18 & 8 vs 10 & 17 | 3 & 4 vs 2 & 11 | 6, 13, 19, 20 |
| 2 | 12 & 11 vs 13 & 7 | 5 & 19 vs 20 & 15 | 6 & 17 vs 1 & 10 | 8 & 4 vs 18 & 16 | 2, 3, 9, 14 |
| 3 | 4 & 1 vs 15 & 9 | 6 & 14 vs 3 & 18 | 19 & 17 vs 13 & 2 | 20 & 5 vs 10 & 16 | 7, 8, 11, 12 |
| 4 | 19 & 14 vs 10 & 9 | 15 & 8 vs 20 & 7 | 5 & 6 vs 11 & 13 | 16 & 12 vs 2 & 3 | 1, 4, 17, 18 |
| 5EVEN STOP | 19 & 8 vs 14 & 1 | 9 & 3 vs 7 & 18 | 20 & 11 vs 17 & 12 | 6 & 13 vs 4 & 2 | 5, 10, 15, 16 |
| 6 | 9 & 18 vs 2 & 12 | 8 & 16 vs 15 & 11 | 14 & 10 vs 1 & 7 | 17 & 4 vs 3 & 5 | 6, 13, 19, 20 |
| 7 | 15 & 12 vs 6 & 10 | 19 & 16 vs 17 & 13 | 5 & 4 vs 7 & 8 | 18 & 20 vs 1 & 11 | 2, 3, 9, 14 |
| 8 | 9 & 4 vs 19 & 20 | 5 & 16 vs 2 & 1 | 3 & 13 vs 15 & 10 | 18 & 6 vs 14 & 17 | 7, 8, 11, 12 |
| 9 | 5 & 9 vs 10 & 11 | 14 & 20 vs 2 & 16 | 8 & 13 vs 7 & 3 | 19 & 15 vs 6 & 12 | 1, 4, 17, 18 |
| 10EVEN STOP | 19 & 9 vs 17 & 3 | 20 & 12 vs 8 & 6 | 13 & 4 vs 1 & 18 | 11 & 7 vs 14 & 2 | 5, 10, 15, 16 |
0 partner repeats and 15 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
4 courts × 4 players = 16 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 5 rounds (4 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, 4 courts: common questions
How many rounds for 20 players on 4 courts?
Play 5 rounds for 4 games each, or 10 rounds for 8 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?
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.