Pickleball round robin for 5 players
A printable rotation for 5 players on 1 court.
Round robin: 5 players, 1 court
How many rounds for 5 players?
Play 5 rounds on 1 court, with one player sitting out each round. Everyone sits out exactly once, so the sit-outs are shared evenly. The chart shows every match, and the table covers every court count. Print the chart, or rebuild it with your own names in the free generator.
| Courts | Rounds | Games each | Sit-outs each |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
5 players, 1 court: the full rotation
- Round 1Court 1B & Evs C & DSits out: A
- Round 2Court 1A & Cvs D & ESits out: B
- Round 3Court 1B & Dvs A & ESits out: C
- Round 4Court 1C & Evs A & BSits out: D
- Round 5Court 1A & Dvs B & CSits out: E
Everyone plays 4 games, sits out once and partners every other player once. Everyone faces every other player exactly twice.
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
Make it with your names
Open the free generator with 5 players on 1 court already set. Type the names and it rebuilds this exact schedule.
Running this tonight? PickleCrew plans each round as you play and fits in late arrivals.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a 5-player round robin take?
5 rounds of 15 minutes is about 1 hour 15 minutes, plus changeovers between rounds.
Can 5 players play on 2 courts?
Not all at once: 2 courts need 8 players. With 5, use 1 court and rotate the sit-outs.