Open matches let you book a slot and invite the community to fill the empty seats. Great for meeting new partners, finding doubles opponents, or just playing more often.
What is an open match?
An open match is a regular booking that you mark as "open to others." You set how many seats you want filled (1, 2 or 3), the level you're looking for, and optionally a per-player price share. Padelya then lists the match in the open feed for nearby players to join.
Joining a match
Open the Open matches tab in the player app. Filter by date, distance, and level. When you find one you like, tap Join and pay your share. The host gets notified, you get the same .ics invite as a regular booking.
How levels work (1.0–5.0)
We use the standard padel level scale: 1.0 is total beginner, 2.5 is intermediate, 3.5 is advanced amateur, 4.5+ is competitive. Your level updates after each rated match based on results. New players start at 2.0 and can self-adjust within ±0.5 if they feel mis-ranked.
Cancelling a join
You can cancel up to 6 hours before the match for a full refund. Inside 6 hours, the host gets to decide: they can free up the seat (you get a partial refund) or hold you to it (no refund). This protects hosts from last-minute drop-outs that ruin a match.
Last updated: 2026-05-05