Pickleball Round Robin for 18 Players
18 players can use up to 4 courts for doubles, with 2 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 | 14 | about 1 round in 1.3 | 1.8 |
| 2 courts | 8 | 10 | about 1 round in 1.8 | 3.6 |
| 3 courts | 12 | 6 | 1 round in 3 | 5.3 |
| 4 courts | 16 | 2 | 1 round in 9 | 7.1 |
Make a 18-player schedule with names
Frequently asked questions
How many courts do you need for 18 pickleball players?
For doubles, 4 courts keeps everyone busiest (2 sit each round). 18 ÷ 4 = 4.5, and each court holds four.
How many games does each of 18 players get in 2 hours?
About 7.1 on 4 courts, assuming 8 rounds of games to 11. Each court you remove cuts that by 1.8.