Random Team Generator
Enter a list of names — one per line — choose how many teams you need, and the generator shuffles everyone into fair random groups. No more arguments about who picks first: every assignment is completely random.
About This Random Team Generator
The generator shuffles your full list using an unbiased algorithm, then deals names into teams one at a time — like dealing cards. When the list doesn't divide evenly, the extra people are spread across the first teams, so team sizes never differ by more than one person.
Popular Uses for Random Teams
- Sports: Split players into fair sides for pickup games
- Classrooms: Create random groups for projects and activities
- Workplaces: Assign people to breakout groups or project teams
- Party games: Divide guests into trivia or game-night teams
- Tournaments: Seed brackets and doubles pairings randomly
Your List Stays Private
Team generation happens entirely in your browser. The names you enter are never sent to our servers, stored, or shared.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the random team generator work?
Enter your names one per line, choose how many teams you want, and click Generate. The tool shuffles the full list with an unbiased Fisher-Yates algorithm, then deals names into teams one at a time like dealing cards, so every arrangement is equally likely.
What happens if the names don't divide evenly?
The extra people are spread across the first teams, so team sizes never differ by more than one person. For example, 11 names split into 3 teams produces teams of 4, 4, and 3.
How many teams can I create?
You can split your list into anywhere from 2 to 8 teams. You just need at least as many names as teams so that no team ends up empty.
Are the names I enter kept private?
Yes. Team generation happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. The names you enter are never sent to our servers, stored, or shared.
Can I re-shuffle if I don't like the teams?
Of course — just click Generate Teams again for a completely new random arrangement. Each shuffle is independent, so you can re-roll as many times as your group allows!