Random team generator online
Paste the names, choose the number of teams or the size of each one and tap Make teams. The groups come out even, on colorful cards, ready to copy.
How does the random team generator work?
You type the names, choose the number of teams or how many people go on each one and tap Make teams. The generator shuffles the names at random and deals them out one at a time, so no team is more than one person bigger than another. The result shows up on colorful cards and can be copied as text.
How to use it
- Type or paste the names in the List of people box. Put one name per line or separate them with commas.
- Under Split by, choose Number of teams to say how many teams you want, from 2 to 10.
- Or choose People per team to set the size: 2 for pairs, 3 for trios, 5 for five-a-side. The generator works out how many teams come out.
- Check the preview right below: it shows how many teams will be made and how many people go on each.
- Tap Make teams. The names shuffle and each team shows up on a colorful card on the stage.
- Tap Copy the result to paste the teams into a message. Not happy with the split? Tap Make teams again.
Ideas for using it
- Group work at school: split the class with no cliques and no arguing.
- Soccer, volleyball and dodgeball: make recess or pickup teams in one tap.
- Pairs and trios: set 2 or 3 people per team for partner activities, card games or dominoes.
- Field days and parties: make the teams in front of everyone, with the names on screen.
- Family game night: draw who plays with whom in each round.
- Workshops and training: mix people from different areas into new groups.
How the split is made
First the generator shuffles the whole list with the browser's secure random number generator. Then it deals the names one by one among the teams, like dealing cards. That is why the biggest and the smallest team differ by one person at most.
When you choose People per team and the numbers don't divide evenly, no team goes over the size you asked for: some get one person fewer. With 7 names in pairs, for example, you get three pairs and one person alone, and you place that person wherever you like.
The list is saved only on your device. No name is sent to the site.
Frequently asked questions
Are the teams even?
Yes, in number of people. The biggest and the smallest team differ by one member at most. The draw does not take skill, age or any other trait into account.
How do I make random pairs?
Under Split by, choose People per team and leave the number at 2. With an odd number of names, one person is left alone and you decide which pair that person joins.
Can I shuffle the teams again?
Yes. Tap Make teams as many times as you like. Each tap shuffles everything again and does not depend on the draw before it.
How many teams can I make?
From 2 to 10 when you choose the number of teams. When you choose the size, you get as many teams as the whole list needs.
Are the names stored on the site?
No. The list stays only on your device, so you can use it again later. To erase it, tap Clear the list.
