Pickleball Round Robin for 22 Players
22 players can use up to 5 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 | 18 | about 1 round in 1.2 | 1.5 |
| 2 courts | 8 | 14 | about 1 round in 1.6 | 2.9 |
| 3 courts | 12 | 10 | about 1 round in 2.2 | 4.4 |
| 4 courts | 16 | 6 | about 1 round in 3.7 | 5.8 |
| 5 courts | 20 | 2 | 1 round in 11 | 7.3 |
Make a 22-player schedule with names
Frequently asked questions
How many courts do you need for 22 pickleball players?
For doubles, 5 courts keeps everyone busiest (2 sit each round). 22 ÷ 4 = 5.5, and each court holds four.
How many games does each of 22 players get in 2 hours?
About 7.3 on 5 courts, assuming 8 rounds of games to 11. Each court you remove cuts that by 1.5.