Guides
Every format, properly explained
Rules, scoring, rotation examples, duration tables — and the two questions no one else answers: tie-breaks and odd player counts.
The Americano Format, Explained (Padel, Pickleball, Tennis & More)
One format, every racket sport: rotating partners, individual points, a single leaderboard.
PickleballWhat Is Americano Pickleball? Rules & How to Run One
The rotating-partner format pickleball players know as a scramble — rules, scoring and schedules.
PickleballMexicano Pickleball: The Format Where Standings Set the Matchups
Every round re-seeded from the live leaderboard — the format that keeps every pickleball match close.
TennisAmericano Tennis: The Social Doubles Format Explained
The club-night classic — rotating doubles partners, individual scores, one winner.
BadmintonHow to Run a Badminton Americano
Club-night mixers with rotating pairs and one individual leaderboard — scheduled automatically.
All sportsRunning an Americano With an Odd Number of Players
5, 7, 9 players? Rotating byes and fair compensation make any group size work.
PadelAmericano Padel Points: Choosing 16, 24 or 32
16, 21, 24 or 32 points? Match length, tie risk and serve blocks compared.