Free Online Tool

Random Team Generator

Split any group into fair, random teams in seconds. Enter names, choose your team count, and let the tool do the shuffling. Also pick random sports teams from major leagues.

True Random Shuffle

Uses a proper randomization algorithm so every arrangement is equally likely. No patterns, no bias.

Balanced Team Sizes

Automatically distributes members as evenly as possible. If 7 people split into 3 teams, you get teams of 3, 2, and 2.

6 Sports Leagues

Pick random teams from NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, soccer, and college football. Over 180 real teams in the database.

Instant Results

Teams are generated in your browser with zero loading time. Click reshuffle to get a completely new arrangement.

Print & Download

Print the team lists or download as a text file. Perfect for classroom activities and tournament brackets.

Works on Any Device

Desktop, tablet, phone. No app to download, no account to create. Just open the page and start generating teams.

What Is a Random Team Generator?

A random team generator takes a list of people and splits them into groups at random. You give it names, tell it how many teams you want, and it shuffles everyone into balanced groups. No one gets to pick their own team, and no one can complain about favoritism because the selection is completely random.

Teachers use it to create project groups. Coaches use it for practice squads. Office managers use it for team-building exercises. Tournament organizers use it to assign brackets. Basically, any time you need to divide people into groups fairly, this tool saves you from the awkward process of manual selection.

Our version also includes a random sports team picker. If you need a random NFL team for a fantasy draft, a random NBA team for a video game challenge, or a random soccer team for a FIFA match, just switch to sports mode and click the button.

How to Use the Random Team Generator

Splitting a group into teams takes about 10 seconds:

  1. 1Type or paste names into the input box. One name per line or separated by commas. You can also copy and paste from a spreadsheet.
  2. 2Set the number of teams. Choose anywhere from 2 to 12 teams depending on your group size.
  3. 3Click Generate Random Teams. The tool instantly shuffles all names and distributes them evenly.
  4. 4Review the results. Each team gets a name, a member count, and a numbered list of members.
  5. 5Click Reshuffle if you want a different arrangement, or Copy, Download, or Print to save the results.

Who Uses a Random Team Generator?

Random team generators are used in a lot more situations than you might expect:

Teachers and professors

Create random groups for class projects, lab partners, or discussion teams. It removes the social dynamics of self-selection and ensures every student works with different people throughout the semester.

Coaches and sports organizers

Split players into practice squads, create tournament brackets, or assign pickup game teams. Random selection keeps things fair and prevents stacking.

Workplace team building

Assign people to breakout groups for workshops, hackathons, or team-building activities. Random teams force cross-department interaction.

Gaming and fantasy sports

Pick random NFL, NBA, or soccer teams for video game challenges. Assign random teams for fantasy football drafts or FIFA tournaments with friends.

Sports Leagues in the Random Team Picker

The sports team picker includes real teams from six major leagues:

LeagueTeamsSport
NFL32 teamsAmerican Football
NBA30 teamsBasketball
NHL32 teamsIce Hockey
MLB30 teamsBaseball
Soccer22 teamsSoccer / Football
College Football20 teamsCollege Football (FBS)

Click the button and it picks one team at random from the selected league. Use it for game challenges, fantasy drafts, or just settling an argument about which team to root for this weekend.

Why Random Team Selection Is Better Than Manual Picking

Manual team selection creates problems. When captains pick teams, the last few people feel singled out. When people self-select, they always group with their friends, and some groups end up stronger than others. When a teacher assigns groups based on the seating chart, it is predictable and people tune out.

Random selection solves all of this. Nobody feels targeted because the algorithm does not have preferences. The results are genuinely unpredictable, which keeps things fresh and interesting. And because the tool balances team sizes automatically, no team ends up with significantly more or fewer members than the others.

It also saves time. Instead of spending five minutes negotiating who goes where, you paste in the names, click a button, and it is done. The whole process takes less than ten seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Split Your Group?

Enter names, pick a team count, and get fair random teams in seconds. Or pick a random sports team for your next challenge. It is free and takes ten seconds.

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