Competition rules
A summary of the main rules. Full rules are issued to registered clubs.
Teams and entry
A team is one pair.
Each club enters exactly two pairs in each category it enters, or none.
Pairs qualify through the club qualifier as winners and runners-up.
Players
Players represent one club for the season; the club is locked once they register for its qualifier.
Players must have played at the club before.
Up to two: one Men’s or Women’s competition and the Mixed Cup.
Each team may register one reserve player who meets the same eligibility.
Cup, Shield and Plate
Placement uses the ratings already used by clubs for 2027.
You can choose to play up into a higher competition; moving down needs RGB Sport’s approval.
Placements may be reviewed.
Match format
Group stages use one set.
Knockout matches are best of two sets, with a Championship Match Tiebreak at one set all.
Matches are played under the official rules of padel.
Fair play
Respect opponents, officials, club staff and spectators.
Entering below your true standard is not allowed and may lead to a move between the Cup, Shield and Plate, removal or other sanctions.
Complaints and appeals
Complaints must be made in writing to info@rgbsport.com within 7 days.
Appeals must be made within 14 days of a decision.
RGB Sport may update these rules. The full rules issued to registered clubs take priority.
