Swiss system · fixed pairs — padel guide
A larger field, limited time and no elimination after a loss.
Who can play?
Each fixed pair has one shared place in the standings.
- Doubles: 12–256 players (6–128 fixed pairs); an even player count is required.
How it works
- Choose logical rounds; a single logical round may need several court waves.
- Finish every match in a logical round before generating new opponents.
- Pairing considers scores and avoids repeat opponents. This is not a full round robin.
- After completing a round, replace a departing player or fixed pair. The newcomer starts with zero points; earlier matches and points stay with the departing entrant. Review and confirm the pairing impact, then create the next round separately.
A practical example
Eight entrants and two courts: each logical round has four matches in two waves. Three rounds means twelve matches and at least six court slots.
Scoring and time
Swiss standings award 2 points for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss. Choose 0, 1 or 2 points for a bye in setup; a bye adds no played match or games. This format does not use the 3/2/1 selector from other formats.
Equal points? Compare the total points collected by each entrant's played opponents, called Buchholz. Next come game difference and games won. Playing stronger opponents can therefore matter. A complete tie shares a place; initial seeding only orders the tied rows.
Before you start
An odd field gives one entrant a bye. Set bye points explicitly; they are not played games. Too many rounds for a small field may make repeat-free pairing impossible.
Confirm the venue, actual courts, names, score rules and schedule. Share the player link or QR; keep organiser access private.