Pick your format
Five ways to run a padel tournament that starts and finishes in one session. One link, live scoring, zero spreadsheets.
Which one fits your session?
| Format | You sign up | Min players | Courts | Session | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americano | Solo | 4+ players | 1+ courts | 1–3 h | SocialFast |
| Mexicano | Solo | 8+ players | 2+ courts | 1.5–3 h | SocialCompetitive |
| League | As a couple | 8+ players | 1+ courts | 1.5–3 h | Competitive |
| Group Stage + Knockout | As a couple | 12+ players | 2+ courts | 2–4 h | Competitive |
| King of the Court | As a couple | 8+ players | 2+ courts | 1.5–3 h | SocialFast |
Americano
Everyone plays with everyone. Partners rotate every round.
How it works
- 1Players join solo — no partner needed.
- 2Each round the app deals new pairs and courts, so you partner with (and against) different players all session.
- 3Every point you score counts for you. Win or lose, your points add up.
- 4Highest individual score at the end takes the crown.
Best for: Social sessions and mixed levels — nobody sits out, nobody gets stuck with one partner.
Mexicano
Round 1 is random. After that, the standings decide who you face.
How it works
- 1Players join solo. Round 1 is dealt randomly.
- 2After every round, players are re-ranked by points and re-seeded: top players meet on court 1, the next four on court 2, and so on.
- 3Pairing inside each court is 1st + 4th vs 2nd + 3rd — tight matches by design.
- 4Highest score after the final round wins.
Best for: Groups with mixed levels that want fair, competitive matches without a fixed bracket.
League
Every couple plays every couple. The table decides.
How it works
- 1Couples sign up together and play a full round-robin.
- 2Rounds are timed — when the buzzer goes, the score stands. Ties are allowed.
- 33 points for a win, 1 for a tie. Game difference breaks ties in the table.
- 4Top of the table at the end is champion.
Best for: Clubs that want maximum court time per couple and a clean final table.
Group Stage + Knockout
Groups first. Then brackets sized to the time you booked.
How it works
- 1Couples are split into groups of 3 or 4 for a round-robin.
- 2Group standings seed the knockout: winners into the Gold bracket, runners-up into Silver, and so on.
- 3The app sizes the brackets to your reserved time — plenty of time and everyone plays a bracket; short on time and only the winners' bracket runs.
- 4Gold final decides the champion. Every bracket plays to a final position.
Best for: Proper tournament feel — group drama, then finals — for 6, 8, 12 or 16 couples.
King of the Court
Win to climb. Lose and you drop. Court 1 is the throne.
How it works
- 1Couples start spread across the courts.
- 2Each round: winners move up one court, losers move down.
- 3The buzzer keeps rounds short so the ladder moves fast.
- 4End the session on court 1 as the winning couple there — you're the King.
Best for: High-energy sessions where every round matters and comebacks are always on.
Knockout
Pure single elimination — lose and you're out. On the roadmap alongside full-weekend tournament formats.