Categories help organisers group players. Their numbering varies between clubs and organisations, so the same category name need not describe the same level everywhere. On PADEL VS, distinguish your numeric rating, displayed category and tournament entry requirements.
PADEL VS rating bands
These bands were checked against the implementation on 6 September 2026. Displayed categories also apply promotion conditions. A dash means that category is not part of that scale.
| Category | Men / mixed | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 1550+ | — |
| 1ra | 1350–1549 | 1300+ |
| 2da | 1180–1349 | 1100–1299 |
| 3ra | 1000–1179 | 1000–1099 |
| 4ta | 850–999 | 900–999 |
| 5ta | <850 | 750–899 |
| 6ta | — | <750 |
Promotion is not just a threshold
Promotion above your declared category requires at least six matches and five wins meeting the target-level opponent criterion. Wins with a partner more than 150 rating points above you do not meet that criterion. Declared-category rules also apply.
For example, a male player rated 1010 falls within the Third-category rating band. The displayed category may still depend on qualifying experience and wins. Check the profile and tournament rules before entering.
Choosing an initial level
Tell the organiser about your match experience, consistency, serve and return, ability to use rebounds and movement with a partner. An on-court assessment is more useful than guessing a conversion from another rating system.
- Check the competition format and category restrictions.
- Ask about permitted partner combinations.
- Explain if your previous rating comes from another organisation.
- Check whether results affect your rating.
Read how the ranking works or browse tournaments. Other systems, including the LTA rating scale, are not official conversions to PADEL VS.
