Pickleball Round Robin for 13 Players
13 players can use up to 3 courts for doubles, with 1 sitting out each round. Fewer courts work too; each court you drop sends four more people to the bench.
Pick your court count for a printable rotating-partner schedule with sit-outs spread evenly. "Games in 2 h" assumes 8 rounds of games to 11.
| Courts | Playing | Sitting | Each player sits | Games in 2 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 court | 4 | 9 | about 1 round in 1.4 | 2.5 |
| 2 courts | 8 | 5 | about 1 round in 2.6 | 4.9 |
| 3 courts | 12 | 1 | 1 round in 13 | 7.4 |
Make a 13-player schedule with names
Frequently asked questions
How many courts do you need for 13 pickleball players?
For doubles, 3 courts keeps everyone busiest (1 sit each round). 13 ÷ 4 = 3.25, and each court holds four.
How many games does each of 13 players get in 2 hours?
About 7.4 on 3 courts, assuming 8 rounds of games to 11. Each court you remove cuts that by 2.5.