How to organize a padel tournament
Start with participants, court time and a format suited to the group. Then prepare rules, fixtures and result reporting so everyone knows what to expect.
Before the first match
Confirm the venue booking and entry list. Check names and fixed pairs, make sure the schedule fits your booking and verify court labels. Open the live link, nominate reporters and announce how ties will be handled.
Start with court time and participants
Book your venue and confirm numbers before drawing. Choose fixed pairs or individual entries to suit the format. Venue booking remains the organizer’s responsibility.
A realistic example
Eight players on two courts can play two doubles matches at once. Four 20-minute rounds need at least 80 minutes of playing time, plus changeovers and breaks.
Share the right link
Share the public live view with spectators. Give the tournament code to people who should report results and ask them to sign in. Joining with a code grants reporting access, so share it with your intended audience.
Step by step in PerfectScore
- Sign in and choose Create tournament.
- Enter the name, sport, date and venue.
- Choose a suitable format and configure its settings.
- Add participants, create the tournament and review matches and courts.
- Share the live view and the tournament code with the intended people; report results.
Frequently asked questions
Must spectators sign in?
No. The public tournament view can be followed without signing in.
How do I start?
Sign in, choose Create tournament, then complete basics, format and participants.
Rules and local event setup
This guide describes PerfectScore’s setup and scoring examples. Social formats vary; organizers decide the rules for their event.
Swedish Padel Federation: playing formats (Swedish)