Round robin schedule for 5 teams
5 teams play 10 matches in 5 rounds. Every team plays 4 matches, once against each opponent. With an odd number of teams, one team sits out each round.
Updated
- Matches
- 10
- Rounds
- 5
- Matches per team
- 4
- Double round robin
- 20
Matches by round
Ordered by Berger tables. Draw the teams before the tournament and replace the numbers with their names.
| Round | Matches | Bye |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 |
| Team 1 |
| Round 2 |
| Team 4 |
| Round 3 |
| Team 2 |
| Round 4 |
| Team 5 |
| Round 5 |
| Team 3 |
What a bye means
With 5 teams not everyone can play in the same round: one team always sits out, which is called a bye. That is why there are 5 rounds rather than 4, and every team has exactly one bye. The team with the bye can referee or keep score.
How long it takes
Time from the first match to the end of the last, with a 5-minute break between matches. On one pitch matches run one after another; on several pitches they run at the same time, but no team plays two matches at once.
| 10-min match | 15-min match | 20-min match | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pitch | 2 h 25 min | 3 h 15 min | 4 h 5 min |
| 2 pitches | 1 h 10 min | 1 h 35 min | 2 h 0 min |
Questions about the 5-team schedule
How many matches are there in a round robin for 5 teams?
- 10 matches: n × (n − 1) / 2, that is 5 × 4 / 2. Every team plays 4 matches. A double round robin (return matches) is 20 matches in 10 rounds.
How many rounds are there?
- 5 rounds. In every round 2 pairs play and one team has a bye, because with an odd number of teams not everyone can play. With enough pitches a round is one time slot.
How long does it take on 2 pitches?
- With 15-minute matches and 5-minute breaks it takes 5 slots on 2 pitches, 1 h 35 min from the first match to the end of the last. On a single pitch, match after match, it takes 3 h 15 min. No lunch break or awards included.
What is a bye with an odd number of teams?
- With 5 teams one team sits out each round because there is no opponent left for it. Every team has exactly one bye, so there are 5 rounds rather than 4. The bye is listed next to each round in the schedule above.
How do I replace the numbers with team names?
- Draw numbers 1 to 5 for the teams and replace the numbers in the schedule with their names. Or enter the teams in kdovede: it builds the schedule, spreads it over pitches and times and turns results from your phone straight into standings.
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