Padel Tournament Formats for 32 Teams
Here's how different formats work with 32 teams:
Single Elimination
Rounds
5
Total Matches
31
Byes
0
Est. Time (2 courts)
~13 hours
Double Elimination
Total Matches
62-63
Est. Time (2 courts)
~26 hours
Min Games per team
2
Assuming best of 3 short sets, ~45-60 minutes per match.
How Many Byes for 32 Teams?
With exactly 32 teams, no byes are needed — every position in the bracket is filled. This is a perfect bracket size (32-slot draw), so every team plays in the first round.
Recommended Format for 32 Teams
8 groups of 4 into a 16-team bracket. Requires 3+ courts and a full day. Use Monrad format as an alternative.
Other Padel Bracket Sizes
32-Teams Brackets in Other Sports
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