How do I use the Random Team Generator?
Follow these steps to build balanced teams in minutes.
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1. Enter the list of names
Enter your list of names in the Names input. Each name should be on a separate line or separated by a comma.
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2. Select team size
Enter either a number of groups or the number of team members per group. You may only enter one of these values.
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3. Optionally add team leaders
If you would like each team to have one leader, select the Include team leaders checkbox.
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4. Add multiple team leaders
If you would like to have a separate list of team leaders with any number of leaders per team, select the Use separate leader list checkbox.
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5. Drag and drop
Use drag and drop to move members or team leaders between teams.
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6. Shuffle as needed
Use the Shuffle button to randomize the teams, evenly distributing members and leaders between the teams.
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7. Print as needed
When you are done, you can click the Print button to print your team list or save it as a PDF.
Why teachers use the Random Team Generator
This tool provides everything you need to quickly build balanced teams for classroom activities, with no payment or login required.
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No payment or login required
All tools on TeachTools are free to use and do not require a username or password.
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Create balanced teams
Use our tool to create fair teams for your next activity. You can have confidence that players are evenly distributed across teams.
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Include team leaders
You have the option to designate some team members as team leaders. You can even use a separate list of team leaders and distribute them evenly across teams.
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Customize teams
Drag and drop members and leaders between teams. Use the Shuffle button to randomize and rebalance the teams.
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Give each team a name
Each team has a default name, or you can add your own team name for additional customization.
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Save for later
When you're done, you can print your team list to distribute or save for later.
When should I use the Random Team Generator?
The generator is useful for classrooms, activities, games, and group events of all kinds.
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Classroom activities
Use this tool so that students can be divided into balanced teams for classroom activities.
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Field trips and outings
Divide the group into equal teams and use the Team Leaders feature to assign chaperones to each team.
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Teams for party games
Split your friends into rival groups for party games. Set a custom name for your team to show off!
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Community activity groups
Use our tool for organizing community action groups, church activities, youth programs, and more.
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Sports teams
Great for setting up teams for sports leagues or smaller pick-up games.
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Seating charts
Perfect for dividing groups of attendees into smaller groups for table seatings or activities.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about using the Random Team Generator.
The Random Team Generator is always free to use. No credit card or payment information is required to use this tool.
We do not require a username or password to use the Random Team Generator. No login is required.
Number of groups refers to the total number of groups that will be created from your list when you click the Make teams button. For example, if Number of groups is set to 5, then your list of names will be divided into 5 equal teams. Team members per group refers to the total number of team members that should be on each team when you click the Make teams button. For example, if Team members per group is set to 5, then your list of names will be divided into teams with 5 members per team.
Select the Include team leaders checkbox to add team leaders to each team. The first team member on each team will be designated the leader.
You can change who is the designated team leader on each by dragging a player onto the team leader slot on the team on which they should be the leader.
Select the Use separate leader list to add multiple team leaders on each team. The names entered on this list will be evenly divided among the teams. Use drag and drop to move team leaders between teams.
There is no limit to the number of teams you can create or the number of team members that can be on each team.
You can click the Print button to print your team list or save it as a PDF. Then you can distribute or make copies of the list as needed.
Teach Tools does not store any of your information. None of the information that you enter into the Random Team Generator will be stored any longer than is needed to generate the list of teams.