How it works for your stag or hen do
Paste in the guest list and let the balanced random draw pair everyone up — a nice way to mix groups of friends who don't all know each other yet. Pick a fun scoring preset like Points race, where every point counts towards a running total, or Quick social for short timed matches that keep the afternoon moving.
Everyone opens the shared link or types the code word on their own phone — no app to install before the big weekend. Home shows each player's next match and court, so there's no shouting across the courts to find out who's up next. The organiser can send an announcement to every phone if plans change, and there's a printable schedule for the clubhouse if you'd rather not have everyone glued to their phone.
Suggested setup for a stag or hen do (illustrative)
- Players
- 8–20 (4–10 pairs)
- Courts
- 2–4
- Time
- 1.5–2.5 hours
- Format
- League or Knockout only
- Scoring preset
- Points race or Quick social
Practical tips for the day
- Keep matches short with timed games so there's plenty of time left for the rest of the celebrations.
- Use the Mixed pairs draw for a hen and stag do combined, or a joint group event.
- A Knockout only format works well if you want a clear winner in a short time window — see padel tournament formats.
- Add a scheduled break halfway through for a group photo or a drink.
Padel (sometimes spelt paddle) is a forgiving game for mixed abilities, which makes it a popular choice for stag and hen groups.