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Americano schedule for 16 players
16 players, 4 courts, 7 rounds. Everyone plays 7 matches with 7 different partners and nobody sits out. Print the table, or enter the names in the free generator for live scores and standings.
The schedule
Americano schedule for 16 players
Give the players the numbers 1 to 16 (draw lots or sort by level). In each match, the pair on the left plays the pair on the right.
| Round | Court 1 | Court 2 | Court 3 | Court 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7+15 vs 9+11 | 5+14 vs 3+13 | 8+16 vs 2+10 | 4+6 vs 1+12 |
| 2 | 5+6 vs 4+9 | 7+13 vs 12+16 | 10+14 vs 1+3 | 11+15 vs 2+8 |
| 3 | 6+14 vs 8+10 | 4+5 vs 3+7 | 12+15 vs 1+11 | 9+13 vs 2+16 |
| 4 | 2+15 vs 5+7 | 9+12 vs 14+16 | 1+8 vs 4+13 | 3+6 vs 10+11 |
| 5 | 4+16 vs 5+15 | 3+8 vs 12+13 | 9+10 vs 11+14 | 1+6 vs 2+7 |
| 6 | 2+3 vs 7+12 | 13+14 vs 4+15 | 1+9 vs 8+11 | 6+10 vs 5+16 |
| 7 | 11+16 vs 2+14 | 6+7 vs 8+15 | 5+13 vs 10+12 | 1+4 vs 3+9 |
Enter the 16 names and the generator builds a schedule of the same kind, with live scores, standings and a shareable link.
How to run it
- 1
Before the first ball
Choose the points per match: 24 is common, 16 or 18 when time is short. Time the first round and adjust.
- 2
During each round
Every player keeps the points their pair scores. Write both scores on the sheet or enter them in the generator.
- 3
The winner
Everyone plays the same number of matches, so the highest total wins. Ties go to matches won, then to head-to-head.
Questions about 16-player Americanos
How long does an Americano with 16 players take?
With 15-minute rounds and 2 minutes to change courts, the 7 rounds take about 1 h 59 min. Fewer points per match make each round shorter.
How many courts do 16 players need?
4 courts, one for every four players. Every player is on court in every round.
Can I use this plan with names and live scores?
Yes. Open the free generator, enter the 16 names and keep 4 courts. It builds the rotation, keeps scores and standings in the page link and prints an A4 sheet. No sign-up.