Padel scoring is the same as tennis. Points go 15, 30, 40, game. The first pair to six games (two clear) wins the set, with a tie-break at 6–6. Matches are usually best of three sets.
Points
- 0 (love), 15, 30, 40, game.
- At 40–40 (deuce), you either play advantage until one pair is two points clear, or a single golden point decides the game. Agree which before you start.
Sets and tie-breaks
- Six games wins a set, with a two-game margin.
- At 6–6, play a tie-break: first to 7 points, two clear.
- Change ends after odd-numbered games.
Social formats
Club socials often use points-based formats instead, such as the americano and mexicano.
Related: serve rules · all padel terms