Tournament format

Padel Mexicano

Mexicano is an Americano that adapts to the standings. After every round, the people who are currently level play each other.

How Mexicano works

The first round is drawn or seeded by level. After each round the table is sorted, and every four players in order share a court.

On each court, first and fourth play second and third. That keeps the teams balanced within each court too.

In Americano two strong players can end up together against two beginners. Mexicano prevents that because courts are filled by the standings.

After a few rounds the best players are on court 1 and everyone else finds opponents at their level. Every match stays close.

Matches go to a fixed number of points, and everyone gets their team’s points. The winner is whoever has the most points at the end.

Because pairings depend on results, a Mexicano cannot be planned in advance. The next round exists only once all results are in.

1st4thvs2nd3rd

The four players on a court in table order: 1st and 4th against 2nd and 3rd.

The free generator makes the schedule and keeps the table. No sign-up.

What is the difference between Americano and Mexicano?

In Americano all pairings are fixed in advance. In Mexicano they are formed after each round from the table: 1st and 4th against 2nd and 3rd.

How many rounds do you play in Mexicano?

As many as time allows. After about 5 rounds the table has sorted itself.

Is Mexicano good for beginners?

Yes, especially when the group is mixed. After a few rounds everyone plays people at their own level.

Can I run a Mexicano with the generator?

Yes. Choose Mexicano in the Americano generator, enter results after each round and get the next pairings.

Updated 15 November 2026