Americano padel excel: free template or app in 2026?

Looking for an Excel template for Americano padel? Good news: you can download free ready-to-use templates for every configuration from 4 to 24 players. But depending on your needs, a spreadsheet might not always be the best option. This guide helps you choose.

Why so many organizers look for an Excel template

It makes perfect sense. When you organize your first Americano tournament, you look for a spreadsheet to manage the rotation and scores. Excel (or Google Sheets) checks several boxes:

• Familiarity: no app to install, no account to create. You open a file and you’re ready to go.
• Full control: every cell is visible and editable. You know exactly where your data is.
• Free: with Excel, Google Sheets or LibreOffice, there is no cost.
• Easy to print: a paper chart posted at the club is simple and visible to everyone.

These arguments are valid. And for an occasional tournament among friends, a good template can be enough. Let’s see what it should contain.

What a good Americano Excel template includes

A well-designed template covers three essential elements.

Match rotation table

This is the core of the file. For each round, it shows who plays with whom, on which court:

Round	Court	Team A	Score A	Score B	Team B
Round 1	Court 1	Player 1 & Player 4	—	—	Player 7 & Player 8
Round 1	Court 2	Player 5 & Player 2	—	—	Player 3 & Player 6
Round 2	Court 1	Player 1 & Player 8	—	—	Player 3 & Player 4

The rotation must ensure that each player partners with every other player at least once. This is the most complex part to build yourself.

Player standings

A standings table with cumulative point totals:

Position	Player	Points
1	Player 1	68
2	Player 4	62
3	Player 6	58

Ideally, the standings update automatically via formulas (SUM, INDEX/MATCH or VLOOKUP).

Tournament settings

The template should allow you to set:

• The number of players (from 4 to 24)
• The number of courts available
• The points per match (16, 24 or 32 points)

As the number of players increases, the rotation becomes more complex. That is where pre-calculated templates become essential.

Free Excel templates for Americano padel (4 to 24 players)

We have created a complete series of free templates covering every possible configuration. Each guide includes the optimized match rotation, number of matches and estimated duration based on courts and scoring.

Here are the most popular configurations:

• 8 players: the ideal configuration. 2 courts, no waiting, every player partners with everyone else.
• 12 players: perfect for medium groups. 2 or 3 courts recommended.
• 16 players: ideal for club events. 4 courts for a smooth tournament.
• 20 players: large groups, 4 to 5 courts needed.

And all other configurations: 4 players · 5 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 17 · 18 · 19 · 21 · 22 · 23 · 24

✓ All free, no sign-up required

Each template contains the full rotation, number of matches and estimated duration. You can reproduce them in Excel, Google Sheets or simply print them.

Organizing an Americano tournament with Americano Padel Manager

If you organize Americanos regularly, or if you manage more than 8 players, a dedicated app is a game changer. Americano Padel Manager does everything an Excel template does, but automatically and in real time.

Here is how the organization works in practice:

1. Create your tournament in 30 seconds: enter the number of players and courts, choose the format (Classic, Mixed or Team) and the scoring. The algorithm generates the optimal rotation instantly.

2. Enter scores on the court: no need to go back to a computer. Enter the score from your phone, right next to the court.

3. The standings update in real time: every player can follow their position on their own phone via a web link or QR code. No more printing and posting.

The app works offline and supports 4 to 40 players on 1 to 10 courts. It handles Americano and Mexicano formats (Classic, Mixed, Team). A free 7-day trial lets you test all features with no commitment.

✓ Used in over 75 countries

Rated 4.9/5 on the stores, Americano Padel Manager is the reference app for Americano and Mexicano padel tournaments.

The limitations of Excel for an Americano

An Excel template works. But after a few tournaments, regular organizers run into the same frustrations.

No real-time updates

The workflow with Excel:

1. A match ends on the court
2. The organizer notes the score (on paper or from memory)
3. They go back to the computer to enter it in the spreadsheet
4. The standings update (if the formulas are correct)
5. Players have no visibility in the meantime

With an app, the score is entered next to the court and the standings are visible to everyone instantly.

Fixed rotation

Excel templates offer a pre-calculated rotation for a fixed number of players. If the number of participants changes at the last minute (from 10 to 12 players, for example), you need to find the right template and re-enter everything. With an app, you just create a new tournament in 30 seconds.

Formula errors

Excel formulas can break silently:

• A cell copied with a wrong reference
• A player added that shifts the ranges
• A score entered in the wrong place

One mistake can throw off the entire standings without anyone noticing. And finding the error in a spreadsheet for 20 players over 7 rounds takes time.

Difficult to share with players

For players to see the standings with Excel:

• Print and post on the wall (you need to reprint after every round)
• Share a Google Sheets link (mobile display is often poor)

With an app, a simple web link or QR code is all it takes. The standings are readable on any phone, and update automatically.

Excel or app: how to choose

Criteria	Excel / Google Sheets	Dedicated app
Cost	Free	Free 7-day trial, then subscription
Rotation generation	Pre-calculated template	Automatic, any number of players
Score entry	On computer	On phone, next to the court
Real-time standings	No (manual update)	Yes, instant
Sharing with players	Print or Sheets link	Web link / QR code
Handling surprises	Redo the table	New tournament in 30 seconds
Supported formats	Classic Americano only	Americano + Mexicano (Classic, Mixed, Team)
Tournament history	Scattered files	Centralized in the app
Offline mode	Yes (local file)	Yes

Excel is enough if…

• You organize an Americano once or twice a year
• The group is small (4 to 8 players)
• You play on 1 court only
• Nobody asks to follow the standings on their phone

The app becomes essential if…

• You organize every week or several times a month
• You manage more than 8 players
• You play on 2 or more courts
• Players want to follow the standings live on their phone
• You want to try the Mexicano format (impossible to manage properly with Excel, since matches depend on real-time standings)

If you are not sure, start with our free templates. The day you feel the limitations, the app is there. The transition takes literally 2 minutes.

⚠️ Mexicano does not work with Excel

In the Mexicano format, each round’s matches are determined by the real-time standings. It is nearly impossible to automate this calculation in a spreadsheet. For Mexicano, an app is truly essential.

FAQ

Are the Excel templates for Americano free?

Yes. Our templates cover all configurations from 4 to 24 players and are 100% free, with no sign-up required. You can reproduce them in Excel, Google Sheets or print them directly.

Can I use Google Sheets instead of Excel?

Yes, and it is often more practical. Google Sheets is free, accessible from any device and allows easy sharing. The formulas work the same way. The downside: you need an internet connection and the mobile display remains limited.

How many players can an Excel template handle?

Our templates cover 4 to 24 players. Beyond 8 players, the rotation becomes complex and the risk of errors increases. For large groups (12+), an app simplifies the organization considerably.

Are there Excel templates for the Mexicano format?

No, and for good reason: in Mexicano, each round’s matches depend on the standings after the previous round. This dynamic calculation is nearly impossible to automate in a spreadsheet. For Mexicano, an app like Americano Padel Manager is essential.

What is the best app to organize an Americano?

Americano Padel Manager offers a free 7-day trial. It works offline, supports 4 to 40 players and handles all formats (Americano Classic, Mixed, Team and Mexicano). Rated 4.9/5 and used in over 75 countries.

Conclusion

An Excel template for Americano padel remains a viable solution for simple, occasional tournaments. With our free templates for 4 to 24 players, you have everything you need to get started.

But if you organize regularly, if the player count exceeds 8, or if participants want to follow the standings live, an app will save you time and prevent errors.

Try Americano Padel Manager for free: 7-day trial, offline, real time. Create your first tournament in under 2 minutes.