Six teams hit a sweet spot for weekend tournaments. Everyone plays five games, you need only three time slots per round, and the full schedule fits on one printed page. This template shows the math, a sample fixture list, and how to adapt names and venues in the generator.
Schedule at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teams | 6 |
| Format | Single round robin |
| Total games | 15 |
| Rounds | 5 |
| Games per round | 3 |
| Games per team | 5 |
Why organizers pick 6 teams
School intramurals, company sports days, and club friendlies often land on six entries — two more than a minimal 4-team draw, but far less scheduling pain than 8 or 10 teams.
With two courts or fields you can finish 15 games in five time blocks. With one venue, plan a full day with short turnovers between matches.
Sample round structure
Round 1: three pairings among six teams. Round 2: rotate opponents using the standard cyclic method so no team repeats an opponent. By round 5 every team has played every other team exactly once.
Use the generator below with six default slots — rename teams, add scores, and export PDF for the check-in desk.
Single vs double for 6 teams
Single round robin: 15 games. Double round robin (home and away): 30 games across 10 rounds — realistic only for multi-week leagues, not one-day cups. Most 6-team events stay single.
Tie-breakers for a 6-team table
- Points from wins and draws
- Head-to-head if two teams tie
- Goal or point difference
- Goals scored
- Publish the order before round 1
Compare nearby sizes
| Teams | Games | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 5 | 10 | 5 |
| 6 | 15 | 5 |
| 8 | 28 | 7 |
| 10 | 45 | 9 |
FAQ
How long does a 6-team round robin take?
Depends on match length. Three 40-minute football halves on one pitch need roughly 5–6 hours with breaks. Two pitches cut that in half.
What if only 5 teams show up?
Regenerate for 5 teams — 10 games, 5 rounds, one bye per round. Do not leave a ghost sixth slot.
Can I add a final after the round robin?
Yes — top two from the table play a final. Announce this before play so teams know first place might be decided by a playoff.
Where is the printable schedule?
Open the generator with six teams, click Generate, then Print or Export PDF. Share the live view link for spectators.