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24-Player Pickleball Round Robin on 3 Courts
A ready-to-play rotating-partners schedule for 24 players on 3 courts. 12 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 1–24. Write names next to numbers before you start.
| Round | Court 1 | Court 2 | Court 3 | Sit out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 & 2 vs 20 & 13 | 12 & 11 vs 1 & 14 | 24 & 23 vs 7 & 22 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21 |
| 2EVEN STOP | 6 & 3 vs 4 & 17 | 15 & 18 vs 10 & 8 | 9 & 21 vs 19 & 5 | 1, 2, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 22, 23, 24 |
| 3 | 21 & 23 vs 20 & 24 | 19 & 15 vs 1 & 6 | 8 & 2 vs 12 & 4 | 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 22 |
| 4EVEN STOP | 16 & 18 vs 3 & 7 | 11 & 14 vs 22 & 5 | 10 & 17 vs 9 & 13 | 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 15, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24 |
| 5 | 9 & 14 vs 7 & 20 | 19 & 17 vs 12 & 2 | 21 & 24 vs 18 & 8 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 22, 23 |
| 6EVEN STOP | 10 & 15 vs 5 & 3 | 13 & 6 vs 11 & 23 | 22 & 4 vs 16 & 1 | 2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24 |
| 7 | 8 & 19 vs 14 & 23 | 2 & 13 vs 7 & 9 | 1 & 4 vs 24 & 18 | 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22 |
| 8EVEN STOP | 17 & 12 vs 15 & 20 | 5 & 21 vs 22 & 16 | 3 & 10 vs 6 & 11 | 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 18, 19, 23, 24 |
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
3 courts × 4 players = 12 on court each round, so 12 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%.
24 players, 3 courts: common questions
How many rounds for 24 players on 3 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 24-player round robin take?
About 28 min for 2 rounds of rally scoring to 11, including changeovers.
How many players sit out each round?
12 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.