Padel tournament formats
Six formats for social nights and club championships. Pick by turnout and time, then see how each one scores.
Americano
IndividualPool playPartners change every round and every game you win goes to your own total. Suits social nights with a mixed field.
Read the guide: AmericanoMexicano
IndividualRanked pairingsLike an Americano, but each round is paired from the live table, so matches stay close as the night goes on.
Read the guide: MexicanoTeam Americano
TeamsKnockout optionalPairs stay together and meet a new opponent each round, with an optional Top 4 or Top 8 knockout at the end.
Read the guide: Team AmericanoRound Robin
TeamsAll play allEvery pair plays every other pair in its group once, then the table decides. The fairest ranking, if you have the time.
Read the guide: Round RobinGroup + Knockout
TeamsGroupsKnockoutGroups first, then a knockout bracket for the top teams. Suits club championships that need a clear winner.
Read the guide: Group + KnockoutSingle Elimination
TeamsOne-point knockoutA straight knockout where every match is decided by a single point, so the whole draw fits into one evening.
Read the guide: Single Elimination