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How does 12 team round robin tournament work?
All 12 teams play once against all other teams (11 games each). The winner is determined by points won.
How many games are in a 12 team round robin tournament?
The tournament has 66 games in 11 rounds, no byes. Every team plays 11 games.
| Round 1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | R7 | R8 | R9 | R10 | R11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–12 | 1–2 | 1–3 | 1–4 | 1–5 | 1–6 | 1–7 | 1–8 | 1–9 | 1–10 | 1–11 |
| 2–11 | 3–12 | 2–4 | 3–5 | 4–6 | 5–7 | 6–8 | 7–9 | 8–10 | 9–11 | 10–12 |
| 3–10 | 4–11 | 5–12 | 2–6 | 3–7 | 4–8 | 5–9 | 6–10 | 7–11 | 8–12 | 2–9 |
| 4–9 | 5–10 | 6–11 | 7–12 | 2–8 | 3–9 | 4–10 | 5–11 | 6–12 | 2–7 | 3–8 |
| 5–8 | 6–9 | 7–10 | 8–11 | 9–12 | 2–10 | 3–11 | 4–12 | 2–5 | 3–6 | 4–7 |
| 6–7 | 7–8 | 8–9 | 9–10 | 10–11 | 11–12 | 2–12 | 2–3 | 3–4 | 4–5 | 5–6 |
How long does it take?
It all depends on the duration on each game and breaks in between:
Comparing to other formats
66 games is a pretty large number comparing to elimination or swiss formats:
| Format | Total games | Games per team | Rounds | Fairness | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Robin | 66 | 11 | 11 | Everyone plays everyone | Best for leagues |
| Single Elimination | 11 | 1–4 | 4 | Harsh cutoff | Best for quick events |
| Double Elimination | 23 | 2–8 | ~8 | More forgiving | Popular in esports |
| Double Elimination with Consolation | ~16 | min 2 | ~7 (4+3) | Fairer, every team plays twice | Youth sports |
| Swiss System | 24 | 4 | 4 | Balanced, flexible | Chess, card games |
How to create 12 team round robin tournament schedule
Our round robin generator makes it simple! Just follow these steps in the form above:
- add all 12 team names
- specify courts: 6 is ideal for efficiency, but you can use any number
- choose a tournament name or use our auto-generated one
This is it! You now have an interactive online round robin bracket for your 12-team tournament. Use it to track scores, view standings, and keep every player informed!
Printable Bracket
