Americano for 24 players
Everyone plays every round, and you can play enough rounds for each player to partner every other player exactly once.
24 player Americano at a glance
| Courts | Playing | Sitting out | Rounds | Games each | Minutes at 16 pts | Minutes at 24 pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 20 | 23 | 3.8 | 230 | 322 |
| 2 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 7.7 | 230 | 322 |
| 3 | 12 | 12 | 23 | 11.5 | 230 | 322 |
| 4 | 16 | 8 | 23 | 15.3 | 230 | 322 |
| 5 | 20 | 4 | 23 | 19.2 | 230 | 322 |
| 6 | 24 | 0 | 23 | 23.0 | 230 | 322 |
Times assume about 10 minutes per round at 16 points and 14 at 24 points, including changeovers.
Other group sizes
Questions
How long does an Americano with 24 players take?
Playing 23 rounds to 24 points takes about 322 minutes on 6 courts. To 16 points it is about 230 minutes.
How many courts do 24 players need?
6 courts for everyone to play at once. Fewer courts also work, with more players resting each round.
How many rounds should 24 players play?
23 rounds gives everyone the widest mix of partners. Play fewer if your booking is short.