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7-Player Pickleball Round Robin on 1 Court
A ready-to-play rotating-partners schedule for 7 players on 1 court. 3 players sit out each round, spread evenly, partners repeat as little as possible, and you can stop cleanly after round 7 or 14.
The full schedule
Players are numbered 1–7. Write names next to numbers before you start.
| Round | Court 1 | Sit out |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 & 1 vs 5 & 7 | 2, 3, 4 |
| 2 | 6 & 3 vs 4 & 2 | 1, 5, 7 |
| 3 | 7 & 1 vs 4 & 5 | 2, 3, 6 |
| 4 | 3 & 2 vs 6 & 5 | 1, 4, 7 |
| 5 | 7 & 2 vs 1 & 4 | 3, 5, 6 |
| 6 | 3 & 6 vs 5 & 1 | 2, 4, 7 |
| 7EVEN STOP | 2 & 3 vs 4 & 7 | 1, 5, 6 |
| 8 | 2 & 6 vs 5 & 1 | 3, 4, 7 |
| 9 | 1 & 7 vs 3 & 4 | 2, 5, 6 |
| 10 | 2 & 5 vs 6 & 7 | 1, 3, 4 |
| 11 | 5 & 3 vs 4 & 1 | 2, 6, 7 |
| 12 | 7 & 3 vs 2 & 6 | 1, 4, 5 |
| 13 | 5 & 4 vs 2 & 1 | 3, 6, 7 |
| 14EVEN STOP | 6 & 4 vs 3 & 7 | 1, 2, 5 |
8 partner repeats and 35 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
1 court × 4 players = 4 on court each round, so 3 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%.
7 players, 1 court: common questions
How many rounds for 7 players on 1 court?
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 7-player round robin take?
About 1h 38m for 7 rounds of rally scoring to 11, including changeovers.
How many players sit out each round?
3 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.