Badminton Round Robin Schedule for 16 Players
Here's what a round robin with 16 players looks like:
Rounds
15
Total Matches
120
Courts Needed
4
Est. Time
~4 hours
Assuming single game to 21 points (rally scoring), ~15-20 minutes per match.
Group Stage Option for 16 Players
Four groups of 4, top 2 advance. Use single games to 21 in groups, best of 3 from quarterfinals onward.
Recommended Format for 16 Players
Four groups of 4 into an 8-player knockout bracket. The gold standard for badminton club tournaments.
Other Badminton Round Robin Sizes
16-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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