Pickleball 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
~3.5 hours
Assuming rally scoring to 11, ~15-20 minutes per match.
Group Stage Option for 16 Players
Four groups of 4 is the gold standard. Each group plays 6 matches (quick), then an 8-player knockout bracket for the finish.
Recommended Format for 16 Players
Split into 4 groups of 4 for pool play, then top 2 from each group advance to a knockout bracket.
Other Pickleball 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:
Pickleball Bracket for 16 Teams →Manage Tournaments Automatically
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