Step-by-step instructions
Enter the active players
Use one unique label per participant and remove anyone who is not taking part. Check that nobody appears twice.
Choose the number of teams
Enter the team count, not the desired players per team. There must be at least two teams and at least as many participants as teams.
Generate and label the teams
Select Make teams. Check each roster, then copy the assignments and attach any team names, colors, or starting positions.
Worked example
Twelve students are split into three teams for a classroom challenge. Each group will receive the same instructions after the draw.
One valid result is shown below. Your generated outcome will vary.
Example input
Alex Jamie Morgan Taylor Sam Jordan Casey Riley Drew Avery Robin Cameron
Example result
Team 1 1. Cameron 2. Avery 3. Jamie 4. Jordan Team 2 1. Sam 2. Casey 3. Riley 4. Taylor Team 3 1. Robin 2. Morgan 3. Drew 4. Alex
Each team has four students. Roles such as recorder or presenter are not assigned automatically.
Handle classroom constraints before the open draw
Attendance, support needs, and any required separation can affect whether a fully random roster is suitable. Handle fixed arrangements separately rather than promising that this generator can enforce them. After drawing, provide clear team labels and meeting points so students can find their group without repeatedly asking about names.
Settings and limits to check
The example has 12 retained entries. Team Generator balances headcounts: team sizes differ by at most one. It does not balance skill, positions, age, availability, or previous partnerships. The team count can be from 2 to 100, subject to the number of participants. Separate generations are independent and may create the same pairing again. Handle any fixed or restricted assignments before a general draw.
Settings used in this example
Number of teams: 3 Remove duplicate entries: On
Keep a usable copy of the result
Use Copy to place the current result in your own notes, or Download to keep a text file. Keep the eligible input list with the result when you need to explain which entries took part. A new generation replaces the displayed result rather than adding to a saved history.
The tool runs in your browser and does not upload your input. Save the result before refreshing or leaving the page. If other people need to use the same outcome, share your saved copy rather than asking them to generate another independent result.
Frequently asked questions
Will students avoid the same teammates next lesson?
Not automatically. The generator has no history of earlier lessons or team assignments.
Are the teams balanced by ability?
No. Only the number of players is balanced. Use your own assessment if skill or position balance is required.
Can I choose a maximum team size instead?
Use Random Group Generator when the maximum people per group matters more than selecting a team count.
What should I check in the worked example?
Each team has four students. Roles such as recorder or presenter are not assigned automatically.