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28-Player Pickleball Round Robin on 4 Courts
A ready-to-play rotating-partners schedule for 28 players on 4 courts. 12 players sit out each round, spread evenly, partners never repeat, and you can stop cleanly after round 7 or 14.
The full schedule
Players are numbered 1–28. Write names next to numbers before you start.
| Round | Court 1 | Court 2 | Court 3 | Court 4 | Sit out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 & 9 vs 27 & 5 | 19 & 11 vs 10 & 23 | 13 & 28 vs 18 & 2 | 15 & 20 vs 4 & 16 | 3, 6, 7, 8, 12, 14, 17, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26 |
| 2 | 6 & 17 vs 27 & 8 | 21 & 23 vs 24 & 10 | 12 & 3 vs 7 & 22 | 14 & 25 vs 18 & 26 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 28 |
| 3 | 20 & 19 vs 5 & 24 | 6 & 1 vs 2 & 15 | 16 & 11 vs 22 & 4 | 13 & 9 vs 28 & 14 | 3, 7, 8, 10, 12, 17, 18, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27 |
| 4 | 21 & 27 vs 4 & 3 | 8 & 18 vs 7 & 23 | 25 & 16 vs 10 & 11 | 2 & 12 vs 26 & 17 | 1, 5, 6, 9, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 22, 24, 28 |
| 5 | 15 & 1 vs 8 & 7 | 19 & 22 vs 13 & 14 | 9 & 5 vs 6 & 3 | 12 & 28 vs 24 & 20 | 2, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27 |
| 6 | 11 & 20 vs 21 & 17 | 28 & 23 vs 5 & 16 | 10 & 18 vs 26 & 4 | 22 & 2 vs 27 & 25 | 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 24 |
| 7EVEN STOP | 19 & 7 vs 25 & 26 | 6 & 8 vs 3 & 13 | 17 & 12 vs 15 & 9 | 14 & 1 vs 24 & 21 | 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 27, 28 |
| 8 | 10 & 16 vs 8 & 24 | 15 & 22 vs 20 & 27 | 4 & 23 vs 9 & 28 | 5 & 2 vs 18 & 11 | 1, 3, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 21, 25, 26 |
| 9 | 6 & 21 vs 7 & 26 | 23 & 13 vs 4 & 27 | 12 & 14 vs 25 & 1 | 19 & 3 vs 2 & 17 | 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28 |
| 10 | 16 & 24 vs 25 & 3 | 14 & 7 vs 28 & 11 | 10 & 9 vs 20 & 22 | 18 & 5 vs 15 & 8 | 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 23, 26, 27 |
| 11 | 28 & 2 vs 8 & 12 | 23 & 6 vs 21 & 1 | 4 & 17 vs 5 & 26 | 27 & 16 vs 19 & 13 | 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25 |
| 12 | 22 & 25 vs 18 & 17 | 14 & 19 vs 15 & 7 | 24 & 13 vs 9 & 11 | 10 & 20 vs 1 & 3 | 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28 |
| 13 | 6 & 27 vs 16 & 28 | 11 & 3 vs 20 & 12 | 8 & 5 vs 21 & 4 | 9 & 23 vs 26 & 2 | 1, 7, 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25 |
| 14EVEN STOP | 22 & 18 vs 26 & 19 | 15 & 17 vs 7 & 24 | 10 & 12 vs 14 & 6 | 1 & 13 vs 21 & 25 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 16, 20, 23, 27, 28 |
0 partner repeats and 8 opponent repeats across 14 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 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 7 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. 7 rounds ≈ 1h 38m; 14 rounds ≈ 3h 16m. Side-out scoring adds about 30%.
28 players, 4 courts: common questions
How many rounds for 28 players on 4 courts?
Play 7 rounds for 4 games each, or 14 rounds for 8 games each. Those are even stops, so everyone has played the same number of games.
How long does a 28-player round robin take?
About 1h 38m for 7 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.