Americano generator
Paste player names, pick courts and points per round — get fair pairings, a printable schedule and a live leaderboard. Four formats: americano, mixicano, mexicano, king of the court. Everything runs in your browser.
0 players
Format
Partners change every round, sit-outs are shared evenly.
Courts
Points per round
What is a padel americano?
Americano is a social padel format: you always play doubles, but score as an individual. Partners change every round, each round is one game to a fixed number of rally points (16, 21, 24 or 32), and both players on a side collect the side's points.
Mexicano uses the same round structure, but from round two the pairings follow the leaderboard: first plays with fourth against second and third, so the matches stay tight as the event goes on.
Mixicano is americano with one condition on the pair: each side joins a player from each of two groups you define. The split is usually women and men, and just as often stronger and newer players — the generator treats it as a weight, not a ban, so an uneven count still produces a round. King of the court reverses the goal: winners move up a court, losers move down, and court one is the crown.
How it works
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Paste the players
One name per line — 4 to 32 players. Eight or twelve is the classic club field.
- 2
Pick format and courts
Americano rotates partners for variety, mixicano pairs across two groups, mexicano pairs by the standings, king of the court moves winners up. Set how many courts you have.
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Draw the rounds
Each round gets fair pairings and balanced sit-outs. Enter scores as matches finish.
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Follow the leaderboard
The table updates with every score. Print the schedule or export CSV for the notice board.
What you get
No repeated partners
With a full field the rotation is mathematically clean — 8 players go 7 rounds without a repeated partner.
Balanced sit-outs
When players don't divide by four, rests spread evenly — nobody sits twice before everyone sat once.
Works offline after load
Rounds, scores and the table live in your browser. Refreshing the page keeps your session.
Court assignments
Every match lands on a court. Mexicano puts the top of the table on court one.
Four formats, one engine
Americano, mixicano, mexicano and king of the court are computed by the same functions that run real tournaments on JudgeMate — nothing here is a simplified copy.
Frequently asked questions
How many players do I need for an americano?
At least 4. A number divisible by four works best — 8, 12 or 16 players keep everyone playing every round. With other counts the generator rotates sit-outs fairly.
How many points should a round be played to?
21 or 24 points are the club standards. Pick 16 for faster rounds or 32 when you have court time to spare.
What is the difference between americano and mexicano?
Americano draws partners for variety, so everyone plays with and against different people. Mexicano pairs by the current standings — winners meet winners, which keeps matches close.
Is this generator free?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser, saves to your device and needs no account. If you want live scoreboards, online sign-ups and a public results page, create a free tournament on JudgeMate.
Can I reprint or continue the tournament later?
Yes — the session is saved in your browser. Come back to the page and your rounds, scores and leaderboard are still there.
What is mixicano, and does it have to be women and men?
Mixicano is americano with a condition on the pair: one player from each of the two groups you type in. Women and men is the usual split, but stronger and newer players works the same way and is often more useful at a club. The condition is a weight, not a ban — with an uneven count some pairs come from one group, because a round that cannot be drawn is worse than a pair that breaks the pattern.