Badminton Round Robin Schedule for 12 Players
Here's what a round robin with 12 players looks like:
Rounds
11
Total Matches
66
Courts Needed
3
Est. Time
~3 hours
Assuming single game to 21 points (rally scoring), ~15-20 minutes per match.
Group Stage Option for 12 Players
Three groups of 4 with top 2 from each group advancing to a 6-player knockout (top 2 seeds get byes).
Recommended Format for 12 Players
Split into 3 groups of 4 for pool play. Top finishers advance to a knockout bracket. This is the BWF standard approach.
Other Badminton Round Robin Sizes
12-Players Round Robins in Other Sports
Prefer a Bracket?
If you're short on time or want a more dramatic elimination format, try a bracket instead:
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