Ditch the Excel Spreadsheet.
Run Flawless Round Robins in 30 Seconds.
Free pickleball round robin generator with auto-brackets (4-100 players), live mobile scoring, USA Pickleball tiebreakers, rotating partners, and DUPR skill balancing. Say goodbye to manual calculations forever.
Stop the Tournament Organizing Chaos
We built paddlX to eliminate the headaches tournament directors face every week[83][93][169].
"Spending 30-60 min creating brackets in Excel"
Auto-generate perfect brackets in 30 seconds
"Players constantly asking "Who am I playing next?""
Shareable link shows everyone's schedule live
"Manual tiebreaker calculations cause disputes"
Official USA Pickleball tiebreakers auto-calculated[98]
"Can't update scores real-time - need to recalculate"
Mobile scoring updates standings instantly
"Odd number of players = messy bye management"
Circle method algorithm handles byes automatically
"Partner rotation logistics are a nightmare"
Built-in rotating partners with fairness algorithm
From Player List to Live Standings in 3 Clicks
No more confusing spreadsheets. No manual calculations. Just perfect tournaments.
Add Players & Choose Format
Import from your paddlX groups, enter manually, or upload CSV. Choose your format: standard round robin, double round robin, rotating partners, or pool play into playoffs. Set courts available and scoring type (traditional or rally scoring).
- Handles 4-100 players (unlimited free)[170][172]
- DUPR integration for skill-balanced pods[93]
- Rotating partners: random, seeded by skill, or manual pairings
- Pool play: auto-divide into balanced pools
- Singles, doubles, or mixed doubles support
- Odd numbers? Automatic bye management
Auto-Generate Perfect Brackets
Our circle method algorithm instantly creates fair matchups ensuring everyone plays the same number of games. Assigns courts optimally based on your availability. Handles partner rotations to maximize variety. Takes 30 seconds, not 30 minutes.
- Circle method ensures mathematical fairness[83][93]
- Multi-court scheduling across 1-16 courts
- Time slot generation (e.g., 10am, 10:30am, 11am)
- Skill-tiered courts (best players on Court 1)
- Export to PDF/CSV for printing[174]
- Share public link for players to view schedule
Track Scores Live & Declare Winners
Players enter scores from their phones. Standings update in real-time for everyone to see. System automatically calculates tiebreakers using official USA Pickleball rules: head-to-head, point differential, and more. No disputes, no manual math.
- Mobile-optimized score entry (no app download)
- Live leaderboard with point differentials
- Official USA Pickleball tiebreakers auto-applied[98]
- Push notifications when next match starts
- Match history tracking for DUPR submission
- Final results export & email to participants
Choose Your Tournament Format
paddlX supports every popular pickleball format[93][169]
Standard Round Robin
Everyone plays everyone once
Double Round Robin
Everyone plays everyone twice
Rotating Partners
Partners change each round
Pool Play + Playoffs
Pools then elimination bracket
Traditional or Rally Scoring? We Support Both.
paddlX is the only round robin generator that supports both scoring systems[90][171][175]
Traditional Scoring
Official USA Pickleball rules. Only serving team scores. Games to 11, win by 2.
Rally Scoring
Every rally scores a point (MLP style). Games to 15 or 21. Faster, predictable timing.
paddlX lets you choose per tournament. Best of both worlds.
Pro-Level Features That Set Us Apart
Tournament directors love these features. Competitors charge $9-49/month. We're free forever.
Auto USA Pickleball Tiebreakers
Automatic calculation of official tiebreakers: head-to-head wins, point differential, head-to-head differential, and cascade rules[98]. No disputes, no manual math.
Mobile-First Live Scoring
Players enter scores from phones with no app download. Real-time leaderboard updates for all spectators. Works perfectly on 5" screens or 50" displays[174].
Intelligent Partner Rotation
Random, skill-seeded, or manual pairings. Algorithm ensures max variety (everyone plays with different partners). Tracks chemistry for league play.
DUPR Skill-Balanced Pods
Import DUPR ratings, auto-divide into balanced groups. Prevents 5.0s dominating 3.0 pods. Optimal competitiveness across all skill levels[93].
Smart Notifications
Push alerts 10min before your match. Court assignment changes? Instant notify. Rain delay? One-tap announcement to all players.
Export Everything
PDF brackets for printing, CSV results for records, email final standings to all participants. Integrates with DUPR for match submission[174].
Tournament Directors Love paddlX
Real feedback from 10,000+ events
"I used to spend 45 minutes in Excel creating our weekly round robin for 12 players. Now it takes 30 seconds in paddlX. The live scoring is a game-changer—players love seeing standings update in real-time."
David Rodriguez
Club Manager, Manila Pickleball
Weekly 12-player social
"Ran a 48-player tournament with pool play into elimination. paddlX handled the complex tiebreakers flawlessly—3 teams tied, it auto-calculated head-to-head differential per USA Pickleball rules. Saved me hours."
Sarah Lim
Tournament Director
48-player competitive
"The rotating partners feature is brilliant. Set it to "skill-seeded" and everyone got competitive matches with different people each round. No complaints, all smiles. Best social event we've run."
Miguel Santos
League Organizer, BGC
16-player rotating doubles
FAQ
Find answers to common questions about round robin games
Yes, 100% free forever. No hidden fees, no "free up to 10 players then pay" gimmicks. Run tournaments with 4, 40, or 400 players—zero cost. We monetize through optional premium features for large clubs (500+ members), but the core round robin generator is always free[170][172].
We follow official USA Pickleball rules exactly[98]: 1st tiebreaker = head-to-head matches won among tied teams. 2nd = point differential of all games played. 3rd = head-to-head point differential. 4th = differential vs next-highest team. The system applies these automatically when teams are tied—no manual calculation needed.
Yes! Choose "Rotating Partners" format. Select random rotation (pure luck), skill-seeded rotation (balanced pairings), or manual assignments. Our algorithm ensures maximum variety—everyone plays with different partners each round. Perfect for social events and skill mixing[93][169].
paddlX handles this automatically. The circle method algorithm assigns one player a "bye" each round, rotating fairly so everyone gets equal rest. Byes are clearly marked on the schedule so no confusion. Works for 5, 7, 9, 11+ players seamlessly[83].
Both! Choose traditional scoring (11 points, serve to score) or rally scoring (15/21 points, every rally scores). Rally scoring is perfect for tournaments with tight schedules—games finish faster and more predictably[90][171][175]. We also support timed games (20pts or 15min hard stop).
It's web-based. Share the tournament link with players. They tap it on their phones, enter scores after each match. Standings update instantly for everyone viewing. Works on iOS, Android, desktop—no app download required. Even works offline (syncs when reconnected)[174].
Yes! Import DUPR ratings or enter them manually. paddlX auto-divides players into skill-balanced pods (e.g., Pod A = 4.0-4.5, Pod B = 3.0-3.5). Prevents blowouts and ensures competitive matches across all levels. You can also manually adjust if needed[93].
All major formats[93][169]: Standard round robin (everyone plays once), Double round robin (everyone plays twice), Rotating partners (partners change each round), Pool play with playoffs (pools then elimination bracket), Singles/doubles/mixed doubles. Tell us your player count and we'll suggest the best format.
Still have questions?
Our support team is here to help you get the most out of your league management
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