Scoring & Formats
18 guides and resources covering Scoring & Formats.
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Americano: padel’s most social tournament format
Rotating partners, individual points, everyone plays everyone. How an Americano works, who it suits, and how to run one at your club.
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Mexicano: the format where every match is at your level
Pairings reshuffle every round based on the live standings, so every match is close. How a Mexicano works and when to choose it over an Americano.
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Round Robin: the fairest way to find a winner
Everyone plays everyone, no early exits, and the table never lies. How round robin tournaments and group stages work in padel.
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Knockout (single elimination): the classic tournament bracket
Lose once and you are out. How single and double elimination brackets work in padel, and when a knockout is the right choice.
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King of the Court: fast, loud, and brutally simple
Winners stay on, losers rotate off. How King of the Court works, and why it is the best fast format for club nights and events.
Box leagues: the easiest league a club can run
Small groups of 4–8 players arrange their own matches over a few weeks. How box leagues work and why every club should have one.