Quickly split a list of names into random teams or groups. Ideal for workshops, training sessions, and classroom group work where fair team formation matters.
Best forClassrooms, Workshops, Training Sessions
Players4–60
Time2–5 min
FormatOnline
DifficultyEasy
🎮 Interactive Game — Play directly below
How to Play
The Team Randomizer solves one of the most common facilitation headaches: dividing people into teams. Whether you need pairs for a discussion, small groups for a workshop exercise, or larger teams for a project, this tool does it instantly and fairly. Enter the list of names, choose your team size, and click a button. The tool randomly shuffles and distributes everyone into balanced teams. No more counting off by numbers, no more awkward self-selection, and no more 'find a partner' moments that leave someone out.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Enter all participant names into the text area — one name per line.
Set the desired team size using the number input (2-10).
Click 'Create Teams' to randomly shuffle and assign everyone to teams.
Review the generated teams. If you need to adjust, click 'Create Teams' again for a new random assignment.
Share the teams on screen so everyone knows which group they belong to.
Use 'Clear All' to reset when working with a new set of names.
Tips for Hosts
For pairs, set team size to 2. The tool handles odd numbers by making the last team slightly larger.
If you want specific people together or apart, adjust manually after generating teams.
Save your name list in a text file for recurring sessions with the same group.
Combine with the Name Spinner to randomly select which team presents first.
Best Use Cases
Workshop breakout groups: Form diverse, random groups for exercises and discussions.
Classroom projects: Create fair project teams without student complaints about favoritism.
Training sessions: Mix participants from different departments for cross-functional learning.
Sports and activities: Quickly form balanced teams for games and competitions.