Rotating partners by size
8-player rotating partner round robin
7 rounds on 2 courts, a new partner every round. The full schedule for pickleball, padel or tennis doubles — and a generator set up for 8 players.
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The 8-player schedule
This is a perfect rotation: every player partners every other player exactly once and faces every other player exactly twice. Players are numbered 1–8; put your names into the generator above to get a printable version with times.
| Round | Court 1 | Court 2 | Resting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 & 1 v 2 & 4 | 3 & 7 v 5 & 6 | — |
| 2 | 8 & 2 v 3 & 5 | 4 & 1 v 6 & 7 | — |
| 3 | 8 & 3 v 4 & 6 | 5 & 2 v 7 & 1 | — |
| 4 | 8 & 4 v 5 & 7 | 6 & 3 v 1 & 2 | — |
| 5 | 8 & 5 v 6 & 1 | 7 & 4 v 2 & 3 | — |
| 6 | 8 & 6 v 7 & 2 | 1 & 5 v 3 & 4 | — |
| 7 | 8 & 7 v 1 & 3 | 2 & 6 v 4 & 5 | — |
7
rounds
2
courts
14
games
1 h 45 min
with 15-min games
FAQ
How many rounds for 8 players?
7 rounds is one full cycle, so everyone partners everyone once. You can stop earlier — every round still has new partners.
How many courts do 8 players need?
2 courts: one per four players. Everyone plays every round.
How long does a 8-player round robin take?
About 1 h 45 min with 15-minute games, or 1 h 24 min with 12-minute timed games, before changeovers.