Americano
Everyone plays with everyone.
Americano is the friendliest way to run a padel night. Partners rotate every round, so you end up playing with — and against — everyone in the group. Points follow you personally, not your team, so it stays fair even when the pairings keep changing.
How it plays
- 1 Everyone’s added to one pool of players.
- 2 Each round, FOM pairs you with a different partner against a different pair.
- 3 You play to a set number of points, then rotate.
- 4 Your personal points carry across every round — the standings are individual, not team-based.
Best for
- Mixed-ability groups where you want everyone involved
- Social nights that still keep a scoreboard
- Meeting new people at an open session
Scoring
Points-based. Play each round to a target (e.g. 24 or 32 points), and your individual total decides the standings.