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A P100 is an FFT-approved padel tournament whose winners earn 100 ranking points, regardless of how many pairs enter. It is the first category after the P25 with a substantial points award: players enter to earn their first points and test themselves against intermediate-level opponents. The points you earn then depend on your final position in the draw and the number of pairs entered.
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Key takeaways • The P100 is an FFT tournament: the winners always earn 100 points, regardless of the number of pairs. • Points for other finishing positions depend on the number of pairs entered and where you finish. • The FFT rankings operate on a rolling 12-month basis: they count your best results from the past twelve months. • It is the second most accessible category after the P25, ideal for getting started in competition. • Recommended level: intermediate to experienced players (often around levels 5 to 7). |
Contents
• What is a P100 tournament?
• How are P100 points calculated?
• P100 points scale in 2026: what has changed
• P100: how it differs from other tournament categories
• What are P100 tournaments in padel?
• What formats are used for P100 tournaments?
• Frequently asked questions
What is a P100 tournament?
In the padel community, there are many ways to bring people together and keep the local scene thriving, particularly through clubs. These clubs often organise padel tournaments where local players can meet and compete. It is also a chance to test yourself against tougher opponents than usual. There are several categories to group players by level and make tournaments as balanced as possible.
But balanced tournaments need a padel ranking system. The FFT has therefore created a fairly simple system that awards points according to where you finish in a tournament. The number after the ‘P’ in each category is the number of points the tournament winners can add to their individual totals.
How are P100 points calculated?
Points are calculated according to where the pair finishes in the tournament. The higher you finish, the more points you earn and the further you climb in the French rankings. The points distribution is also calculated according to the number of pairs in the tournament, as shown in the table above. As they win matches and improve their performances, players who achieve good results in P100 tournaments can go on to enter a P250, the next category up.
P100 points scale in 2026: what has changed
The FFT has revised the P100 points scale. The principle remains simple, but two key points will help you understand what you can earn.
• The winners always earn 100 points. That number never changes, regardless of how many pairs enter the tournament.
• Points for other finishing positions depend on the draw size. The more pairs enter the tournament, the more points are awarded in the intermediate rounds: reaching the quarter-finals is worth more in a large draw than in a small one.
Another key point: the FFT rankings operate on a rolling 12-month basis. They add up your best results from the past twelve months and are updated each month; older results automatically drop out of the calculation. Playing P100 tournaments regularly is therefore the basic strategy for getting your first ranking and then improving it. Building up a good points total lowers your pair’s combined ranking number (the sum of your two ranking positions) and gives you access to P250 tournaments and higher categories.
Finally, there are more tournament options: new entry-level categories, such as the P50, are being introduced to support players starting to compete. Before committing to a regular tournament schedule, make sure you have a reliable, suitable padel racket, as matches come thick and fast over a weekend.
P100: how does it differ from other tournament categories?
The P100 is the second most accessible tournament category, after the P25, which is aimed at players new to competition. Each tournament category awards a different number of points. Each has its own points table, which we cover in separate articles on our blog. As you might expect, when the points on offer increase, so does the standard of play. P100 tournaments are generally suited to players at levels 6 to 7. If you fall outside that range, you can look at a lower or higher category to face opponents at your level.
What are P100 tournaments in padel?
P100 tournaments are organised by many clubs in France, like other tournament categories. It is one of the most common categories at clubs, as they often have more players around levels 6 and 7. Larger clubs may hold a P100 every 5 to 6 weeks to give all their padel players a chance to compete. At smaller clubs, you may have to wait a little longer or travel further afield.
What formats are used for P100 tournaments?
For P100 tournaments, several formats are possible, although the same ones are used most of the time. Across all categories except P25, the A1/A2 and B1/B2 formats are the most common. In all these formats, players keep score in the usual way, in accordance with the rules of padel.
- A1: 3 sets to 6 games
- A2: 3 sets to 6 games, deciding point
- B1: 2 sets to 6 games; 3rd set = 10-point match tie-break
- B2: 2 sets to 6 games, deciding point; 3rd set = 10-point match tie-break
- C1: 2 sets to 4 games, tie-break at 4–4; 3rd set = 10-point match tie-break
- C2: 2 sets to 4 games, deciding point, tie-break at 4–4; 3rd set = 10-point match tie-break
- D1: 1 set to 9 games, 7-point tie-break at 8–8
- D2: 1 set to 9 games, deciding point, 7-point tie-break at 8–8
Frequently asked questions
How many points can you earn in a P100?
The winners of a P100 always earn 100 ranking points, regardless of how many pairs enter. Other finishing positions earn fewer points, according to a scale based on the draw size: the more pairs there are, the more points are awarded in each round. The details are set out in the official FFT points scale, which you should check before each tournament.
What level do you need to play in a P100?
You can enter a P100 as soon as you feel ready to compete. You will mainly come up against intermediate to experienced players, most often around levels 5 to 7, depending on the club. It is the ideal category after the P25 for experiencing the tournament atmosphere and earning your first points.
What is the difference between a P100 and a P250?
First, the points on offer: a P250 awards 250 points to the winners, compared with 100 for a P100, so the standard of play is higher. A P250 also needs more pairs to be approved. Players naturally progress from P100 to P250 by building up good results, which lowers their pair’s combined ranking number.
How do the FFT rankings work?
The rankings operate on a rolling twelve-month basis: they add up your best results from the past twelve months and are updated each month. Older results drop out of the calculation. Playing P100 tournaments regularly is therefore the best way to get a ranking and then improve it.
How many pairs are needed for a P100?
A P100 has a smaller draw and needs a minimum number of pairs to be approved; that minimum may vary under the rules in force. Whatever the number of pairs, the winners always take home 100 points: only the points awarded for other finishing positions change with the draw size.
In summary
The P100 is an ideal gateway into competitive padel: 100 points for the winners, a points distribution that rewards progress through larger draws, and rolling rankings that recognise consistent results. Play more tournaments to build your ranking, then aim for the P250. And remember: in competition, reliable equipment makes a difference over a full weekend.
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