Single round robin matches
n × (n − 1) ÷ 2Six competitors create 15 matches because every pair meets once.
Free Round Robin Generator
Preview 4–8 competitors free without an account. Live round robin with saved scores, standings and venues costs one paid tournament use.
Round-robin match schedule
6 players · 5 rounds · 15 matches
3 matches per round. Every pair meets once.
Round 1
Alex vs Finley
Blake vs Emery
Casey vs Devon
Round 2
Alex vs Emery
Finley vs Devon
Blake vs Casey
Round 3
Alex vs Devon
Emery vs Casey
Finley vs Blake
Round 4
Alex vs Casey
Devon vs Blake
Emery vs Finley
Round 5
Alex vs Blake
Casey vs Finley
Devon vs Emery
7-player round robin: 21 games across 7 rounds
Each round has three matches and one player resting. Every pair meets once, and each player has exactly one bye. Games = 7 × 6 ÷ 2 = 21.
| Round | Matchups | Bye |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Alex |
| 2 |
| Finley |
| 3 |
| Devon |
| 4 |
| Blake |
| 5 |
| Gray |
| 6 |
| Emery |
| 7 |
| Casey |
Example names only. Three available venues allow all three matches in a round to run together. With fewer venues, split the round into additional time slots. This is a sports tournament schedule, not a betting calculator. The free preview does not save or export an event.
Run a live round robin with one paid use
Continue with the displayed names and player count, then sign in to finish creating your single round robin. Live tournaments support up to 16 competitors. Creating one uses one paid tournament use; scores, standings, venue assignments and sharing cost no additional uses.
Free preview · One live tournament use costs $4.99 when bought individually. View tournament packs
The displayed roster stays in this tab through sign-in for up to 24 hours. You can review it before creating. If you already have a draft, you choose which roster to keep. Pairing order may change when the live tournament is generated.
Round robin games, rounds and byes for 4–8 players
Every pair plays once. Odd player counts need one rest per player; a bye is not a played game and does not award a win.
| Players | Games | Rounds | Byes per round |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| 7 | 21 | 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 28 | 7 | 0 |
How long does a 7-player round robin take on two venues?
Each of the 7 rounds contains 3 games. On 2 venues, play 2 games together, then the remaining game. If you finish each round before starting the next, that takes 14 time slots. At 20 minutes per slot, allow 280 minutes of playing time, plus check-in and breaks. With 3 venues, it takes 7 slots, or 140 minutes at the same pace.
This is a planning example, not an automatic timetable. Match lengths vary. In a live event, assign the next game when a venue and both players are free.
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Calculate the schedule before booking the room
Round robin formats are predictable. Use the field size to estimate matches, rounds, venue demand, and total event time before registration closes.
Double round robin matches
n × (n − 1)Six competitors create 30 matches when every pair meets twice.
Rounds with parallel play
even: n − 1 · odd: nAn odd field adds a rotating bye, so one competitor rests each round.
Maximum matches per round
floor(n ÷ 2)This is the maximum number of venues you can use at the same time.
From schedule to live event
A generator makes pairings. A tournament system keeps them moving.
The live workflow connects the plan to the work an organizer performs after players arrive.
Build the field
Add competitors, choose the format, and create a consistent schedule without hand-editing every pairing.
Record every result
Keep scores and standings in the same tournament instead of reconciling separate notes and spreadsheets.
Dispatch the next match
Assign available venues, share progress, and keep players clear on where they play next.
Clear product boundary
Preview free, then pay per live tournament.
Use the preview to check the format. A paid use unlocks saved results and live management for one whole tournament.
Browser preview
A small, private-in-browser sample for checking pairings before you choose the product.
- 4–8 competitors
- Single round-robin schedule only
- No saved scores, exports, or event management
Pay-per-tournament round robin
Buy one whole tournament for $4.99, with no monthly fee.
- Up to 16 competitors per tournament
- Saved scores and standings
- Venue assignment and live operations
- All supported formats, one use per tournament
After sign-in, each account includes 2 free single- or double-elimination tournaments with up to 16 players. Round robin always requires a paid use and supports up to 16; paid elimination and group brackets support up to 256.
Round-robin tournament FAQ
How many games are in a 6-player round robin?
Fifteen. The formula is 6 × 5 ÷ 2, and the schedule can be organized into five rounds of three matches.
Does everyone play everyone in a round robin?
Yes. In a single round robin, every pair meets exactly once.
What happens with an odd number of players?
One player has a bye in each round. The generator rotates the bye so the remaining players still meet once.
Is the round robin tournament workflow free?
The 4–8 player preview needs no account. A live round robin costs one paid use, including scores, standings and venues.
Does AutoBracketMaker create a double round robin?
Not currently. A double round robin has each pair meet twice and requires n × (n − 1) matches. The current preview and live workflow create a single round robin.
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