3 team round robin schedule
A 3-team round robin has 3 games: every team plays the other 2 once, over 3 rounds. With an odd number of teams, one team has a bye each round, so each team sits out once.
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3 team round robin
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Round 1
Bye: Team 1
Round 2
Bye: Team 2
Round 3
Bye: Team 3
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Team 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Team 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Win 3 points, draw 1. Ties are broken by points difference, then points scored.
3 team round robin at a glance
3 team round robin rotation
The schedule uses the circle method: one team stays put and the rest rotate, so nobody plays the same opponent twice and the games are spread evenly.
| Round | Games | Bye |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 v 3 | 1 |
| 2 | 3 v 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 v 2 | 3 |
Other team counts
Same 3 teams, different format: bracket maker
Frequently asked questions
How many games are in a 3 team round robin?
3 games. The formula is n × (n − 1) ÷ 2, so 3 × 2 ÷ 2 = 3. A double round robin, where each pair plays twice, has 6.
How many rounds does a 3 team round robin take?
3 rounds. With 3 teams one team sits out each round, so there are 3 rounds and each team plays 2 games.
How long does it take?
With 2 courts and 3 games an hour per court, about 1 hours. With 2 courts, about 1. Pick your number of courts in the tool and each game gets a court.
How are ties in the standings broken?
A win is worth 3 points and a draw 1. Teams level on points are split by points difference, then points scored, then seed.
Can I turn the 3 team round robin into playoffs?
Yes. Play the round robin as pool play, then put the top 4 or top 8 into a 4-team or 8-team bracket, seeded by the standings.