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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about round robin tournaments and how to use RobinDraw.
About Round Robin
- What is a round robin tournament?
- In a round robin tournament, every participant plays against every other participant at least once. It is the fairest competition format because no team can be eliminated early — everyone plays the full schedule.
- What is the difference between single and double round robin?
- In a single round robin, each pair of teams plays once. In a double round robin, each pair plays twice — usually once at each team's home venue. Most professional sports leagues use double round robin to eliminate home-court advantage from the final standings.
- How many games are in a round robin tournament?
- For n teams: single round robin = n × (n−1) / 2 games. Double round robin = n × (n−1) games. For example, 6 teams produce 15 games (single) or 30 games (double).
- What happens with an odd number of teams?
- With an odd number of teams, each round has one team without an opponent. This is called a 'bye'. The generator adds a BYE slot automatically, so each round has complete pairings for every other team.
- What is round robin in sports?
- Round robin is the format used in most professional sports leagues (football, hockey, basketball), group stages of major tournaments (World Cup, Olympics), and local recreational leagues. It guarantees every team faces every other team before final standings are determined.
About RobinDraw
- Is RobinDraw free?
- Yes, completely free. No account, no sign-up, The schedule generator and all export formats are free.
- How many teams can I add?
- RobinDraw supports 2 to 32 teams. For odd-numbered groups, a BYE is added automatically.
- Can I edit team names?
- Yes. Click any team name in the schedule to rename it inline. The schedule updates immediately.
- How do I share a schedule?
- Click the Share button to copy a URL that encodes your full schedule. Anyone who opens the link sees exactly the same schedule — no account required.
- What formats can I export?
- You can export to CSV (for spreadsheets), print directly from the browser, or copy the share link. PDF export is also available.
- Does RobinDraw work on mobile?
- Yes. RobinDraw is fully mobile-optimised. The generator, schedule view, and export buttons all work on phones and tablets.