6 Team Round Robin Schedule
Every matchup for 6 teams or players, ready to print. Works for chess, table tennis, darts, pool or kids sports. Number everyone 1 to 6, then follow the table.
6 Team Round Robin Schedule
5 rounds, 3 games at the same time each round. Chess: the first number in each game plays White.
Who is who
| No. | Name or team |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 |
Schedule
| Round | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 v 6 | 2 v 5 | 3 v 4 |
| 2 | 1 v 2 | 6 v 3 | 4 v 5 |
| 3 | 3 v 1 | 4 v 2 | 5 v 6 |
| 4 | 1 v 4 | 3 v 5 | 2 v 6 |
| 5 | 5 v 1 | 6 v 4 | 2 v 3 |
5 teams? Leave number 6 empty. Whoever meets 6 sits out that round.
Results grid
Write each score in the row of the team that earned it, then add up the Total column.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 6 |
What is a 6 team round robin?
A round robin means everyone plays everyone else exactly once. Nobody gets knocked out, so every team gets 5 games and the final table shows who really did best over the whole event. With 6 teams you need 5 rounds of 3 games, 15 games in all.
The schedule above is the same circle method the ChessHost round robin generator and the ChessHost app use to pair an all-play-all event, so this paper version and the online tools always agree.
How to use this schedule
- Give every team or player a number from 1 to 6. Drawing numbers from a hat is the fairest way.
- Write the names into the "Who is who" box and press Print schedule.
- Play round 1: each game column is one board, table, court or pitch.
- Write every score into the results grid, then move on to the next round.
- After round 5, add up each row. Highest total wins.
How long does it take?
All 3 games in a round happen at the same time, so the length depends on how long one game lasts. Add about 5 minutes per round for swapping over.
| One game lasts | Whole event (5 rounds) |
|---|---|
| 10 minutes | about 1 hour 15 minutes |
| 20 minutes | about 2 hours 5 minutes |
| 30 minutes | about 2 hours 55 minutes |
For other game lengths, the tournament duration calculator works it out for you.
Odd number? Use this table with a bye
With 5 teams, use this 6 team schedule and leave number 6 empty. In each round, whoever is drawn against 6 sits out. That rest is called a bye. Everyone sits out exactly once, so it stays fair, and you still play 5 rounds.
Chess colours
For chess, the first number in each game takes White. The colours are already balanced: every player gets White and Black as evenly as an odd number of games allows, and nobody gets the same colour three games in a row. For other games, read the first number as the home side or whoever starts, or just ignore it.
Other sizes and real names
Printable schedules for other field sizes: 4 team round robin schedule, 8 team round robin schedule, 10 team round robin schedule.
Want names instead of numbers, or a different size from 3 to 24? The free round robin generator prints the schedule with your real names. Field too big for everyone to play everyone? Try the Swiss pairing generator instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rounds is a 6 team round robin?
5 rounds. With an even number of teams or players you need one round fewer than the number taking part, so 6 teams play 5 rounds, with 3 games going on at the same time in every round.
How many games are in a 6 team round robin?
15 games in total. Each of the 6 teams plays 5 games, one against every other team. The formula is teams times teams minus one, divided by two: 6 x 5 / 2 = 15.
How long does a 6 team round robin take?
Multiply the 5 rounds by the length of one game plus about 5 minutes to swap over. With 10 minute games that is about 1 hour 15 minutes, with 20 minute games about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with 30 minute games about 2 hours 55 minutes.
What if I have 5 teams instead of 6?
Use this 6 team schedule and leave number 6 empty. Whoever is drawn against 6 sits out that round, which is called a bye. Everyone sits out exactly once, and you still need 5 rounds.
Who plays White in a 6 player chess round robin?
The player whose number is listed first takes White. The colours in this table are balanced, so every player gets White and Black as evenly as an odd number of games allows, and nobody gets the same colour three games in a row.
Does this round robin schedule work for sports other than chess?
Yes. A round robin is the same for any game where two sides meet: table tennis, darts, pool, badminton, board games or kids sports. Read each game column as a board, table, court or pitch, and ignore the chess colour note.
Can I make a round robin schedule with names instead of numbers?
Yes. The free round robin generator takes your list of names and prints the same schedule with real names, for any size from 3 to 24. It is free, needs no signup, and nothing you type is sent anywhere.
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