5 Player Round Robin Schedule Generator
Still tracking your club's round robin on a spreadsheet, in a group chat, or on paper forms? The full 5-player schedule is below — every round, every match, ready to copy or print.
A 5-player round robin runs 5 rounds with 10 total matches — every player faces every other player once, with one player sitting out (a bye) each round.
Five is where organisers usually need help: round robin with an odd number of players means someone sits out each round (a bye). The schedule below shows exactly who sits out, and when, so nobody is left guessing.
Full 5-player round robin schedule
Round 1
- Player 2 vs Player 5
- Player 3 vs Player 4
Player 1 sits out this round
Round 2
- Player 1 vs Player 5
- Player 2 vs Player 3
Player 4 sits out this round
Round 3
- Player 1 vs Player 4
- Player 5 vs Player 3
Player 2 sits out this round
Round 4
- Player 1 vs Player 3
- Player 4 vs Player 2
Player 5 sits out this round
Round 5
- Player 1 vs Player 2
- Player 4 vs Player 5
Player 3 sits out this round
Frequently asked questions
How many rounds does a round robin with 5 players have?
A round robin with 5 players runs 5 rounds — every player faces every other player exactly once, with no repeat matchups.
How many matches are there in a 5-player round robin?
A 5-player round robin has 10 total matches (5 × 4 ÷ 2).
Does someone sit out each round?
Yes — with 5 players (an odd number), one player sits out (a bye) each round. The bye rotates evenly, so nobody sits out twice before everyone else has sat out once.
Can I generate this schedule with my club's actual player names?
Yes — use the free round robin generator to paste your own names, set your table count, and get the same schedule with your players. No signup or account needed.