Padel tournament formats explained
Which format suits your group? Here are the common padel tournament formats with their rules, how a round runs and how many players you need — each a five-minute read.
Mexicano padel: rules, format and pairings
Pairings from the standings, promotion and relegation between courts. The classic for mixed fields.
Americano padel: rules and schedule
A new partner every round, individual scoring. The most sociable option.
King of the Court padel: rules and format
One court, one queue, winners stay on. Perfect as a finale.
Escalera padel: the ladder format with fixed pairs
Fixed pairs climb the court ladder together. For established teams.
Winners Together in padel: the strong players paired up
The two strongest on a court play together. Sorts a group by ability fast.
Random pairings in padel: drawn fresh every round
Teams drawn fresh each round, without repeats. The most relaxed format.
Mixed Americano in padel: rules and how to run it
Americano with teams of one woman and one man. The club classic for mixed groups.
Padel scoring: from 15/30/40 to tournament formats
15/30/40, points or sets: which scoring suits which tournament.