Split names into 2 teams

Split names into 2 teams

This page is preset to deal your whole list into 2 teams, the setup for scrimmages, debate sides, tug-of-war, and us-versus-them trivia. Everyone is dealt round-robin from a fair shuffle, so the two sides come out even and nobody picks last.

The shuffle uses the Web Crypto API (crypto.getRandomValues) with a Fisher-Yates shuffle, so every arrangement is equally likely. Names can be separated by new lines, commas, or semicolons, and everything runs locally in your browser with nothing uploaded or stored.

Frequently asked questions

Will the two teams be the same size?

With an even number of names, yes. With an odd number one team gets one extra person, which is as close to even as two teams can be.

Can I reshuffle if I don't like the result?

Yes. Press Shuffle Again for a completely fresh random split, as many times as you like. Each shuffle is independent, so previous results have no effect on the next one.

More ways to split a group

• Random groups
• Random pairs
• Teams of 3
• Team Generator Any team size or number of teams

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