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FlamesAddiction · 03-16-2024, 09:34 PM

I remember a few years ago reading an article about scheduling in professional sports leagues and how difficult it is because of all of the constraints involved. They couldn't even develop computer programs to do it and not end up having some teams completely boned. A group of human beings had to do it and it was a very difficult and time consuming process to try and come up with something balanced for every team. That was a few years back and maybe things have progressed since then, especially with AI advancements.

Just think of all the constraints involved. You have 41 home games for 32 different teams, some of which have really busy arenas. Then you have to try and line up games for road trips and not just a bunch of one-off trips. Teams can't play more than twice in a row or 4 games in 5 nights. And you have to fit it all in between October and April. Probably more that I can't even think of right now.

It sounds like a nightmare to work out.

03-16-2024, 09:34 PM	#7
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	I remember a few years ago reading an article about scheduling in professional sports leagues and how difficult it is because of all of the constraints involved. They couldn't even develop computer programs to do it and not end up having some teams completely boned. A group of human beings had to do it and it was a very difficult and time consuming process to try and come up with something balanced for every team. That was a few years back and maybe things have progressed since then, especially with AI advancements. Just think of all the constraints involved. You have 41 home games for 32 different teams, some of which have really busy arenas. Then you have to try and line up games for road trips and not just a bunch of one-off trips. Teams can't play more than twice in a row or 4 games in 5 nights. And you have to fit it all in between October and April. Probably more that I can't even think of right now. It sounds like a nightmare to work out. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."