28 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 28-team round robin takes.

378 matches
27 rounds
378 time slots
about 157 h 25 min of play

Formula: 28 × (28 − 1) ÷ 2 = 378 matches in 27 rounds, 14 matches per round. With 1 in parallel, each round takes 14 time slots.

How this round robin works

With 28 teams, a single round robin produces 378 matches across 27 rounds. Every team faces every other team exactly once.

Each of the 28 teams plays 27 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 28-team round robin?

A 28-team single round robin has 378 matches in total — each of the 28 teams plays the other 27 once. The formula is n×(n−1)/2.

How many rounds for 28 teams?

28 teams need 27 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 27 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 28 teams, twice as many matches.

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