Hand-picking teams invites arguments; letting a generator shuffle removes the favouritism. Paste a list of names, one per line, and this tool deals them into random teams in one click. You can fix the number of teams and let sizes fall where they may, or fix the size of each team and let the team count follow — the two ways real groups actually organise. The resulting team cards are easy to read aloud, copy or download.
Fair by Construction
Every name is shuffled with the same randomness before being dealt round-robin, so the strongest players do not bunch together by list position. When numbers do not divide evenly, teams differ by at most one member, which is the fairest split possible. Run the shuffle again for a completely new arrangement — useful when the first draw produces a rematch nobody wants, or when groups rotate between activities.
How to Generate Teams
- Paste the names into the box, one per line.
- Choose a mode: number of teams, or members per team.
- Enter the number for that mode.
- Click generate and review the team cards.
- Shuffle again if needed, then copy or download the teams.
Where It Gets Used
Teachers split classes for group work without friendship blocs. Coaches create balanced practice sides. Office organisers assign workshop groups and quiz teams. Game nights divide players for board games and sports. Because the list is processed in your browser, names of students or employees are never uploaded anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens with an uneven number of people?
Teams stay as even as possible — sizes differ by no more than one person.
Can I keep certain people apart or together?
This generator is deliberately simple and fully random. If a draw clashes with a constraint, shuffle again or swap two names manually in the result.
Is there a limit on names?
Class lists, squads and office groups of a few hundred names work comfortably.