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1. Inputs

One person per line. Duplicate names are kept when they represent different people.

2. Controller

Create equal groups by team count or by maximum people per team.

Random Team Generator

Paste a roster, name your teams, and launch a visible draw that produces balanced groups in seconds.

Result

Live team draw

Names are being shuffled, dealt, and balanced before the final board locks in.

Generate teams to fill this board with animated group cards.

How to use the Random Team Generator

The Random Team Generator turns a pasted list of names into balanced groups for classrooms, office activities, sports drills, party games, workshops, and camp sessions. Add one name per line, choose how many teams you need, then generate groups that are easy to copy, announce, or export. The tool is useful when the host needs a quick answer without building a spreadsheet.

Before generating teams, remove duplicate names and decide whether any participants must be separated manually. Random teams are helpful for fairness, but the host still knows the event context best. If you need one spokesperson per team, use the representative option after teams are created.

Best uses for random teams

  • Classroom projects, review games, lab groups, and discussion teams.
  • Office icebreakers, hackathon groups, training cohorts, and team-building rounds.
  • Party games, sports practice groups, camp cabins, and tournament setup.

Fair grouping tips

Choose the team count before looking at the result, regenerate only when there is a clear issue, and explain any manual changes. That keeps the team split feeling fair to everyone involved.

Team generator FAQ

Can I paste a roster? Yes, one name per line works best. Can I copy the results? Yes, use the copy and export options when you need to share the groups.