New to padel?
How to start playing padel
Padel is a doubles game — you need four people on court. Don't have three padel friends yet? That's how almost everyone starts, and we've built the club around fixing it.
The starting point
2 + 2
It takes four to padel
Padel is always played two against two, so every match needs four players. If you already have a crew — book a court and go. If you don't, keep reading: helping you find people to play with is what Akademia Padla does best.
Meet people by playing
Come alone, leave with a crew
Our social tournaments are designed for meeting people. In an americano everyone plays with everyone — you change partners every round, so a single evening puts a whole roster of new players in your phone. In a mexicano the pairings follow live results, so every match stays balanced whatever your level. And the beginners' americano is the friendliest first tournament you'll find: coaches nearby, zero pressure.
See this week's eventsAmericano
Everyone plays with everyone — the friendliest way to meet the crew and rack up points.
Mexicano
Dynamic pairings based on live results. Balanced matches from the first round to the last.
Find a fourth
WhatsApp groups at your level
Once you know your level, join the matchmaking group that matches it. That's where a missing fourth gets found in minutes and last-minute slots get filled. Groups are level-based, so every game is a fair one.
Join the communityLearn together
Group lessons — skills plus people
Group trainings are sorted by level, so the people on court next to you are exactly the partners you're looking for. Plenty of our regular foursomes met in a class. Not sure where you fit? Take the quick level check first.
Ready for your first game?
Message us on WhatsApp — we'll point you to the right event, group or class for your level.
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