How to run an Americano tournament
How an Americano works, how many rounds and courts you need, how the scoring and table work, and how to run one at your club.
What it is
An Americano is a social doubles format, especially popular in padel. Players enter as individuals, not as pairs. Partners rotate every round, and each player collects their own points.
How the scoring works
Each game is played to a set number of points, and the two scores add up to that number. In a game to 16, a result could be 9 to 7. Common totals are 16, 21, 24 and 32. Matchday starts at 16, and you can choose the others.
How many rounds you need
With a player count divisible by 4, you need one round fewer than you have players. Eight players on 2 courts play 7 rounds, and twelve players on 3 courts play 11.
When numbers do not divide by 4
You can still play. Some players rest each round, and the rest rotates. Ten players need 10 rounds on 2 courts, with two players sitting out each time. You need at least 4 players.
How the winner is decided
Matchday ranks the table by point difference, so every point counts, even in a game you lose.
When to use it
It suits club nights, where people turn up alone and want to meet new partners. Everyone plays the same amount, and nobody is knocked out.
Let Matchday do the scheduling
Matchday builds the draw, schedules your courts and updates the results as they come in.
Your first 10 events are free. Works in your browser, or get the app on the App Store or Google Play.