5 Team Round Robin Template

How Does a 5 Team Round Robin Work?

Learn more about the 5 Team Round Robin format before you choose the appropriate way to identify the winner among the competitors that will qualify for your tournament or receive your invitations to take part in it:

1. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of this specific tournament structure. While this competition provides an equal opportunity for every participant to prove themselves without an unexpected elimination due to one failure and the spectators get a chance to see more events, it may be challenging to schedule the tournament and deal with travel and accommodation expenses no matter what role you play in the event. You may continue the tournament or let the winning team advance to another competition to fight for a more prestigious trophy in a knock-out format against teams that have beaten their opponents in a similar fashion.
2. Decide whether a single game or round arranged to find the best out of the two teams is enough or if it is preferable to let the teams have home advantage, especially if this is a major tournament that attracts many spectators to the venues. In the latter case, double the number of rounds every competitor will have to go through - for a competition of five teams, four rounds transform into eight. This structure is common when it comes to well-publicized sporting events with rivals residing in different cities or countries.
3. Once the format is approved by the committee or league and the participants are known (at the very least, it is clear which team is about to earn the right to play after a round of qualification), create a schedule for the 5 Team Round Robin Bracket tournament. Five participants do not require a complicated diagram - it is enough to prepare a table with the names of the teams (in alphabet order initially, later updated to reflect the number of points they score after every round and their standings or ranking) and a supplementary table that lists the opponents for every round. The odd number of teams requires one of the competitors to rest every round while their rivals face each other. Think about the correct way to conduct a draw and do not forget to indicate where the teams are supposed to meet if you have opted for home and away rounds.

Still looking for a particular template? Take a look at the related templates below:

• 7 Team Round Robin Template;
• 5 Team Single Elimination Bracket;
• 5 Team Double Elimination Bracket.