Pickleball Round Robin for 21 Players
21 players can use up to 5 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 | 17 | about 1 round in 1.2 | 1.5 |
| 2 courts | 8 | 13 | about 1 round in 1.6 | 3 |
| 3 courts | 12 | 9 | about 1 round in 2.3 | 4.6 |
| 4 courts | 16 | 5 | about 1 round in 4.2 | 6.1 |
| 5 courts | 20 | 1 | 1 round in 21 | 7.6 |
Make a 21-player schedule with names
Frequently asked questions
How many courts do you need for 21 pickleball players?
For doubles, 5 courts keeps everyone busiest (1 sit each round). 21 ÷ 4 = 5.25, and each court holds four.
How many games does each of 21 players get in 2 hours?
About 7.6 on 5 courts, assuming 8 rounds of games to 11. Each court you remove cuts that by 1.5.