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Random Team Generator
Paste names, choose how many teams you need, and shuffle everyone into randomly assigned, evenly sized groups. A quick, free team maker for games, classrooms, and activities.
Players
Add at least two players to get started.
Teams
Your teams will appear here.
How to make random teams
- Add your players. Type or paste names, one per line or separated by commas.
- Choose your number of teams. Pick between one and the total number of players.
- Shuffle teams. Each player is randomly assigned to a color-coded team. Edit team names after generating, or shuffle again for a new arrangement.
How evenly are the teams divided?
The generator spreads players across teams as evenly as possible by headcount. For example, 10 players make two teams of five; 11 players make three teams with four, four, and three players. Team assignments are random, not based on skill level.
When is a team maker useful?
Use it to split classmates into activity groups, make sides for pickup sports, organize trivia night, assign participants to party games, or create teams for a group challenge.
Random team generator FAQs
What if the players don't divide evenly?
Some teams will have one more player than others. The generator keeps the difference between team sizes to at most one person.
Can I paste a list of names?
Yes. Paste names on separate lines or separate them with commas. You don't need to enter each person individually.
Can I reshuffle the same players?
Yes. Keep your list and select Shuffle teams again to make another random arrangement.
Can I rename or share the teams?
Yes. Edit a team name directly above its player list, then copy the teams as an image or copy a link that opens the same team assignments. The link contains the player names.
Do I need an account?
No. You can make random teams right in your browser without signing in.
What's next?
Organizing a competition? Put your groups into a tournament bracket or track each team's points with the online scorekeeper.