Random Team Generator

Splits a list of names into random teams, either into a set number of teams or into teams of a set size. Use it to pick sides for a game, form project groups or divide a class.

How to use

1. Type the names in "Names (one per line)". To spread gender or skill evenly, add tags after a comma, as in "Olivia, F, 3".
2. Under "Split by", choose "Number of teams" or "People per team" and enter the number. When splitting by team size, also choose what to do with "People left over".
3. If needed, open "Team names · keep together / keep apart" to name the teams and list people who must stay together or apart.
4. Press "Make teams" to see a card for each team. Press "Shuffle again" for a new split, and use "Copy as text" or "Save as image" to share the result.

How it works

• Without tags or rules, the list is shuffled and dealt out, so every possible split has the same chance. Randomness comes from the browser's cryptographic random number generator.
• Text after a comma is read as a group (such as F or M) and a number as a skill score. Teams then get a similar mix of groups and similar score totals, shown on each card.
• If a rule cannot be met, a warning names the people affected. "Pick a random captain for each team" marks one captain per team.

Questions and answers

How are 25 people split into 4 teams?

With "Number of teams", team sizes differ by at most one, so you get 7, 6, 6 and 6. Which team gets the extra person is also random.

Can I balance teams by gender?

Yes. Add a group after each name, as in "Emma, F", and each group is spread evenly across the teams. Add a number as well to balance the total skill score.

Can I keep two people on different teams?

Yes. Under "Keep apart", write them on one line, separated by commas, such as "Emma, Noah". People who must be together go under "Keep together".