Random Team Generator
Use the random team generator to split a list of names into balanced teams in one click. Free for classrooms, sports, game nights and work groups.
How to Use It
- Add your names: type them one per line, paste a column from a spreadsheet, or drag a CSV or Excel file onto the page.
- Choose the number of teams, or how many people you want on each team.
- Click Generate Teams. Not happy? Click Shuffle Again for a fresh draw.
- Drag names between teams to fine-tune them.
- Copy the teams, download them as a CSV, print them, or show them full screen on a projector.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the teams picked?
The names are shuffled with your browser’s cryptographically secure random number generator, then split into teams. When you pick a number of teams, team sizes stay within one person of each other.
Can I choose how many people are on each team?
Yes. Switch to “People per team” and choose a team distribution. “Balanced” evens the teams out so none is bigger than your size. “Exact size” keeps every team at your size but the last: a few extras join the last team, and more make a smaller team. Nobody ends up on a team of one.
Can I import my class list from a spreadsheet?
Yes. Drag a CSV or Excel (.xlsx) file anywhere onto the page, or click “Import CSV or Excel” to choose one. You can also copy a column from Google Sheets or Excel and paste it into the names box. The first column is used, and a heading row such as “Name” is skipped.
Can I move players between teams?
Yes. After generating, drag a name from one team card to another. The copied text, the CSV download and the printout follow your changes.
Are my names saved anywhere?
No. Teams are made in your browser and nothing you type is sent to our servers. A file you drop or choose is read in your browser too; it is never uploaded.
