22 team round robin calculator

Set the match length, the break between matches and how many fields or courts run at the same time to see how long the 22-team round robin takes.

231 matches
21 rounds
231 time slots
about 96 h 10 min of play

Formula: 22 × (22 − 1) ÷ 2 = 231 matches in 21 rounds, 11 matches per round. With 1 in parallel, each round takes 11 time slots.

How this round robin works

With 22 teams, a single round robin produces 231 matches across 21 rounds. Every team faces every other team exactly once.

Each of the 22 teams plays 21 games. The schedule uses the circle method, so the rounds are balanced and no pairing repeats.

Want to track it live? Create the tournament on LiveCup and scores, the league table and tiebreakers update automatically — on mobile and on a TV or big screen.

Frequently asked questions

How many matches in the 22-team round robin?

A 22-team single round robin has 231 matches in total — each of the 22 teams plays the other 21 once. The formula is n×(n−1)/2.

How many rounds for 22 teams?

22 teams need 21 rounds. With an even number of teams every team plays each round; with an odd number, one team has a bye each round.

How many games does each team play?

Each team plays 21 games — one against every other team. For a double round robin (home and away), double it.

How is the schedule generated?

It uses the circle method: team 1 stays fixed and the others rotate one spot each round. This guarantees every pairing happens exactly once with balanced rounds.

Can I add scores and a live standings table?

Yes. Create the tournament on LiveCup and the league table, points, goal difference and tiebreakers update live as you enter results.

Can I run a double round robin?

Yes. Turn on "Home and away (return matches)" in the tournament settings and LiveCup schedules the second leg too, with live scores and standings for every match. The generator on this page also has a double round robin switch if you only need the fixture list for 22 teams, twice as many matches.

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