Random Team Generator
Paste a list of names and split them into fair, random teams by number of teams or team size. Free and private.
Paste your people one per line, choose Number of teams or People per team, set the amount and click Make teams. Teams are balanced so sizes differ by no more than one. Pick plain names like Team 1 or fun team names, then copy the teams or download them as a .txt file. Free, no sign-up.
No Sign-Up, Nothing to Install
Sizes Differ by One at Most
Names Stay in Your Browser
Or Team 1, Team 2…
Choose your settings, then press the main button. Your results will appear here.
Tap the star beside a result to keep it here. Saved results stay in this browser only.
Private by design: teams are made in your browser using its secure random number generator, and the names you paste are never uploaded. Saved results stay on this device.
How Do You Make Random Teams?
To make random teams, paste your names into the box one per line, choose whether to split by Number of teams or People per team, type the amount and click Make teams. The names are shuffled and dealt into teams one by one, so every team is as equal in size as possible.
Random teams feel fair because nobody picks favourites. Teachers use a team generator to make groups for class projects, coaches split players for practice games, and managers mix people for workshops and team-building events. Click Make teams again for a brand-new mix in a second.
Teams are made on your own device. The names you paste are never uploaded. Every result uses your browser’s secure random number generator (crypto.getRandomValues), so it is fair, and nothing you type is sent to Teasoft.
How the two split modes work:
| Split by | Example | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Number of teams | 10 people, 2 teams | 2 teams of 5 |
| Number of teams | 11 people, 3 teams | Teams of 4, 4 and 3 |
| People per team | 12 people, 4 per team | 3 teams of 4 |
| People per team | 10 people, 4 per team | 3 teams of 4, 3 and 3 |
Common reasons to use a random team generator
- Making groups for class projects and activities
- Splitting players for sports, quizzes and game nights
- Mixing people for workshops and team-building events
- Creating breakout rooms for online meetings
- Pairing people for study partners or buddy systems
- Avoiding arguments about who picks the teams
What each control does:
| Control | What it does | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| People box | Your list of people, one per line | Paste names from a class or team list |
| Sample | Fills the box with sample names | See how the generator works |
| Split by | Number of teams, or People per team | Choose how you want to divide the group |
| Amount | How many teams, or how many people per team | Set the size of the split |
| Team names | Team 1, Team 2… or Fun names | Fun names add energy to games |
| Make teams | Shuffles the names into new teams | Every time you want a new mix |
| Copy | Copies one team with its members | Share a single team |
| Copy all / Download .txt | Copies or saves every team | Post the teams in a chat or keep a record |
| Clear | Empties the names, results or saved list | Start a new group |
Good to know
- Teams are balanced. Team sizes never differ by more than one person.
- Duplicates are removed. A name typed twice is only placed once.
- You need two names. Add at least two different names to make teams.
- Every click is new. Click Make teams again for a completely new mix.
- Your list stays private. Names are never uploaded.
What You Can Do With This Tool
- Make teams for free. No sign-up, no limits and nothing to install.
- Paste any list. One name per line.
- Split by number of teams. Such as 2, 3 or 4 teams.
- Split by team size. Such as 3 people per team.
- Balanced sizes. Teams differ by one person at most.
- Fun team names. Or keep it simple with Team 1, Team 2.
- New mix in one click. Reshuffle as often as you like.
- See team sizes. Each team shows how many people it has.
- Copy one team. Copy any team with its members.
- Star your favourites. Save a team split on this device.
- Copy or download. Copy all teams or download them as a .txt file.
- Use it anywhere. Works on phones, tablets and desktops in any modern browser.
What Should I Do After Making Teams?
Once your teams are ready, use these free Teasoft tools to get the game or project started.
How to Make Random Teams
Add your people
Paste or type every name into the box, one per line.
Choose how to split
Pick Number of teams or People per team, type the amount and choose plain or fun team names.
Make and share
Click Make teams. Copy the teams into your group chat, or click again for a new mix.
Tip: once the teams are set, pick a captain for each one with the Random Name Picker, then let each team choose its own name with the Team Name Generator.
Which Settings Should I Choose?
| Your situation | Settings | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Two-team game | Number of teams, 2 | Classic head-to-head match |
| Class project groups | People per team, 4 | Small groups where everyone works |
| Pairs or partners | People per team, 2 | Quick study or buddy pairs |
| Quiz night | Number of teams, 4 to 6 | Enough teams for a competition |
| Breakout rooms | People per team, 3 to 5 | Good size for discussion |
| Fun events | Fun names | Adds energy and team spirit |
Tips for making fair teams
- Check the list first. Make sure everyone is on it, once.
- Remove absent people. Delete names of anyone who is not there today.
- Agree before you click. Decide that the random teams are final.
- Reshuffle for new games. A new mix helps everyone work together.
- Share the teams. Copy them into the chat so nobody forgets.
After you make your teams
- Name your teams. Find names everyone will love with the Team Name Generator.
- Pick captains. Choose a leader for each team with the Random Name Picker.
- Decide who starts. Roll the Dice Roller to see which team goes first.
- Assign topics. Spin project topics or challenges on the Spin the Wheel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make random teams?
Paste your names one per line, choose how to split them, then click Make teams.
Is the Random Team Generator free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up, no limits and nothing to install.
Are my names uploaded to a server?
No. Teams are made inside your browser, and the names you paste are never sent to Teasoft.
Are the teams fair?
Yes. Names are shuffled with your browser’s secure random generator, then dealt out so team sizes are balanced.
Can I choose the number of teams?
Yes. Choose Number of teams under Split by and type how many teams you want.
Can I choose how many people are in each team?
Yes. Choose People per team and type the team size.
What if the names do not divide evenly?
Some teams get one extra person. Team sizes never differ by more than one.
Can I give the teams fun names?
Yes. Choose Fun names under Team names to get names like The Mighty Falcons.
What happens if a name is in the list twice?
Repeated names are only placed once, so nobody ends up in two teams.
How many people can I add?
You can paste hundreds of names, one per line.
Can I make pairs?
Yes. Choose People per team and set the amount to 2.
Can teachers use it for class groups?
Yes. Paste the class list and choose People per team for project groups.
Can I get a new set of teams?
Yes. Click Make teams again to reshuffle everyone.
Can I copy or download the teams?
Yes. Copy one team, Copy all, or Download .txt to save every team.
Can I balance teams by skill?
Not yet. The teams are fully random. Run it again if a team feels unbalanced.
Does the Random Team Generator work on mobile?
Yes. It works in Chrome and Safari on Android phones, iPhones and tablets.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Everything runs in your web browser.
Which browsers are supported?
It works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari and other modern browsers.
About Teasoft’s Random Team Generator
Teasoft’s Random Team Generator is a free online tool that splits a list of names into fair, random teams. Split by number of teams or team size, get balanced team sizes, and add fun team names.
It is made for teachers, coaches, managers, event hosts and friends who want quick, fair teams without arguments.
Teams are made on your device with a secure random generator, and your names are never uploaded to Teasoft.