Both formats are built for social padel. Partners rotate, every match is played to a fixed number of points, and each player keeps their own total. The difference is how the next round's teams are chosen.
| Americano | Mexicano | |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Fixed before you start | Built round by round |
| Who you partner | As many different people as possible | Players near you in the ranking |
| Typical games | Some one-sided, very social | Closer and more competitive |
| Scores needed between rounds | No (only for the final ranking) | Yes, after every round |
| Best for | Mixed levels, meeting people | Similar levels, competitive evenings |
How Americano works
The whole schedule is decided in advance so that everyone partners as many different players as possible. With 8 players on 2 courts, 7 rounds let each player partner every other player once.Create an Americano schedule.
How Mexicano works
Round 1 is random or seeded. After each round, players are ranked by total points and grouped in fours: on each court #1 & #4 play #2 & #3. Leaders end up playing each other, so games stay tight all evening.Run a Mexicano round by round.
Which should you choose?
- Mixed abilities or new group: Americano. Everyone plays with everyone.
- Regular group of similar level: Mexicano. More balanced matches.
- No one to enter scores between rounds: Americano. Print it and go.