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26-Player Pickleball Round Robin on 5 Courts
A ready-to-play rotating-partners schedule for 26 players on 5 courts. 6 players sit out each round, spread evenly, partners never repeat, and you can stop cleanly after round 13.
The full schedule
Players are numbered 1–26. Write names next to numbers before you start.
| Round | Court 1 | Court 2 | Court 3 | Court 4 | Court 5 | Sit out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 & 21 vs 19 & 10 | 13 & 3 vs 20 & 23 | 16 & 26 vs 15 & 17 | 7 & 1 vs 25 & 5 | 24 & 4 vs 14 & 22 | 2, 6, 8, 9, 11, 18 |
| 2 | 9 & 11 vs 7 & 18 | 21 & 3 vs 25 & 8 | 6 & 23 vs 22 & 24 | 17 & 26 vs 5 & 1 | 4 & 2 vs 19 & 16 | 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20 |
| 3 | 24 & 6 vs 10 & 15 | 3 & 17 vs 18 & 11 | 13 & 20 vs 7 & 2 | 9 & 4 vs 12 & 23 | 25 & 1 vs 8 & 14 | 5, 16, 19, 21, 22, 26 |
| 4 | 7 & 20 vs 8 & 18 | 26 & 5 vs 4 & 12 | 13 & 15 vs 19 & 21 | 22 & 10 vs 2 & 9 | 6 & 16 vs 14 & 11 | 1, 3, 17, 23, 24, 25 |
| 5 | 10 & 16 vs 26 & 3 | 13 & 21 vs 5 & 24 | 19 & 22 vs 1 & 8 | 14 & 12 vs 18 & 17 | 15 & 23 vs 25 & 20 | 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11 |
| 6 | 24 & 21 vs 26 & 1 | 11 & 2 vs 15 & 9 | 12 & 5 vs 22 & 23 | 25 & 6 vs 16 & 17 | 7 & 3 vs 4 & 19 | 8, 10, 13, 14, 18, 20 |
| 7 | 13 & 19 vs 3 & 14 | 7 & 4 vs 17 & 6 | 23 & 10 vs 11 & 1 | 20 & 8 vs 9 & 24 | 21 & 25 vs 18 & 2 | 5, 12, 15, 16, 22, 26 |
| 8 | 26 & 4 vs 13 & 25 | 12 & 10 vs 15 & 20 | 14 & 2 vs 17 & 7 | 5 & 8 vs 16 & 11 | 9 & 18 vs 22 & 6 | 1, 3, 19, 21, 23, 24 |
| 9 | 13 & 14 vs 15 & 8 | 24 & 1 vs 16 & 12 | 10 & 3 vs 5 & 22 | 23 & 21 vs 18 & 20 | 26 & 11 vs 19 & 2 | 4, 6, 7, 9, 17, 25 |
| 10 | 1 & 16 vs 22 & 18 | 6 & 3 vs 7 & 21 | 5 & 23 vs 19 & 15 | 24 & 12 vs 25 & 4 | 26 & 9 vs 14 & 17 | 2, 8, 10, 11, 13, 20 |
| 11 | 19 & 8 vs 10 & 6 | 9 & 23 vs 25 & 7 | 2 & 24 vs 5 & 4 | 20 & 3 vs 21 & 17 | 15 & 11 vs 13 & 1 | 12, 14, 16, 18, 22, 26 |
| 12 | 10 & 2 vs 17 & 19 | 18 & 4 vs 13 & 11 | 8 & 6 vs 26 & 12 | 16 & 21 vs 7 & 9 | 20 & 22 vs 14 & 25 | 1, 3, 5, 15, 23, 24 |
| 13EVEN STOP | 18 & 1 vs 20 & 2 | 5 & 15 vs 12 & 8 | 14 & 9 vs 13 & 24 | 22 & 3 vs 6 & 11 | 10 & 26 vs 23 & 16 | 4, 7, 17, 19, 21, 25 |
0 partner repeats and 28 opponent repeats across 13 rounds. Highlighted rows are even stops — everyone has played the same number of games.
How the math works
Players per round
5 courts × 4 players = 20 on court each round, so 6 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 13 rounds (10 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. 13 rounds ≈ 3h 02m; 13 rounds ≈ 3h 02m. Side-out scoring adds about 30%.
26 players, 5 courts: common questions
How many rounds for 26 players on 5 courts?
Play 13 rounds for 10 games each, or 13 rounds. Those are even stops, so everyone has played the same number of games.
How long does a 26-player round robin take?
About 3h 02m for 13 rounds of rally scoring to 11, including changeovers.
How many players sit out each round?
6 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.