Americano padel generator
Paste player names, pick courts and points per round — get fair pairings, a printable schedule and a live leaderboard. Everything runs in your browser.
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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.
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; mexicano pairs by the standings. Set how many courts you have.
- 3
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.
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.