Pickleball 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 rally scoring to 11, ~15-20 minutes per match.
Group Stage Option for 12 Players
Two groups of 6 keeps the round count manageable. Each group plays 15 matches internally, then cross-pool finals.
Recommended Format for 12 Players
Split into 2 groups of 6 for pool play. Top finishers from each group can play a final if desired.
Other Pickleball 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:
Pickleball Bracket for 12 Teams →Manage Tournaments Automatically
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