Official FIP Regulations

Tournament Rules

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All Basic Rules Court Dimensions Player Guidelines Tournament Rules Padel Equipment Gameplay Rules Scoring & Match Structure Court Specifications Conduct & Discipline Player Profiles History and Culture Padel Around the World Techniques Beginner Guides Fitness & Training Strategy & Tactics Tournaments

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Tournament Rules

Code of Conduct and Violations

Padel has a structured code of conduct with a three-stage penalty system — warning, warning with point penalty, warning with disqualification.

Mar 2026

Tournament Rules

Match Formats

Official padel matches are typically best-of-three sets. Tournaments may use a Golden Point, Super Tiebreak, or Mini-Set format to manage match duration.

Mar 2026

Tournament Rules

Padel Tournament Rules — Sets, Tiebreaks & Match Format Explained

Learn how padel tournaments work: sets, tiebreaks, Star Point scoring, golden points, and match formats used in Premier Padel and club play.

Apr 2026

Tournament Rules

Padel Match Timings: Rest Periods, Time-Outs, and Time Violations Explained

FIP rules give you 20 seconds between points, 90 seconds at changeovers, and 120 seconds between sets. Learn every time limit in padel — plus what happens when you exceed them, how suspensions work, and the 2026 warm-up changes.

Mar 2025