Pickleball Round Robin for 17 Players
17 players can use up to 4 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 | 13 | about 1 round in 1.3 | 1.9 |
| 2 courts | 8 | 9 | about 1 round in 1.9 | 3.8 |
| 3 courts | 12 | 5 | about 1 round in 3.4 | 5.6 |
| 4 courts | 16 | 1 | 1 round in 17 | 7.5 |
Make a 17-player schedule with names
Frequently asked questions
How many courts do you need for 17 pickleball players?
For doubles, 4 courts keeps everyone busiest (1 sit each round). 17 ÷ 4 = 4.25, and each court holds four.
How many games does each of 17 players get in 2 hours?
About 7.5 on 4 courts, assuming 8 rounds of games to 11. Each court you remove cuts that by 1.9.