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Random group draw
Draw teams into groups, kept balanced in size.
One team per line. Duplicate names are dropped automatically. · 0 teams
At least 2 teams are needed.
Choose Quick draw to place every team at once, or Spin the wheel to draw one team at a time. Each winner joins a group and leaves the remaining pool. Both methods deal in snake order, so group sizes differ by at most one.
Frequently asked questions
- How many teams per group works best?
- Four is the usual choice for grassroots events: three group matches each without stretching the calendar. Groups of three finish faster, but one defeat almost eliminates a team.
- Can I seed the draw?
- This free version draws at random. To seed, draw each pot separately: run the tool for the seeded pot first, then for the rest.
- Can I redo the draw?
- Yes. Use Draw again for a quick draw, or Start over for the wheel. Each spin picks only from the teams still waiting.
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