Pickleball Round Robin for 23 Players
23 players can use up to 5 courts for doubles, with 3 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 | 19 | about 1 round in 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 2 courts | 8 | 15 | about 1 round in 1.5 | 2.8 |
| 3 courts | 12 | 11 | about 1 round in 2.1 | 4.2 |
| 4 courts | 16 | 7 | about 1 round in 3.3 | 5.6 |
| 5 courts | 20 | 3 | about 1 round in 7.7 | 7 |
Make a 23-player schedule with names
Frequently asked questions
How many courts do you need for 23 pickleball players?
For doubles, 5 courts keeps everyone busiest (3 sit each round). 23 ÷ 4 = 5.75, and each court holds four.
How many games does each of 23 players get in 2 hours?
About 7 on 5 courts, assuming 8 rounds of games to 11. Each court you remove cuts that by 1.4.