League Information
Everything you need to know about joining the Dublin Padel League
The Dublin Padel League provides a structured competitive environment for padel clubs and players in the greater Dublin area. The league is organized into separate men's and ladies' divisions, with multiple classes based on skill level.
Each season runs from September through the following year, with teams competing in round-robin group stages followed by knockout playoffs to determine the champions.
Apply to Join
Submit an application for your club to join the league. Your application will be reviewed by league administrators.
Apply to JoinWait for Approval
Once your application is submitted, league administrators will review it. You'll be notified when your club is approved.
Coordinate Teams & Players
After approval, work with the league administrators to add your teams and players to the system. Share your rosters and class assignments, and they'll take care of the setup.
Divisions
- Separate men's and ladies' leagues
- Multiple classes based on skill level
- Groups within each class for round-robin play
Match Format
- Each tie consists of two matches: #1 pairing vs #1 pairing, and #2 pairing vs #2 pairing
- Matches are played over two tiebreak sets
- 10-point champions' tiebreak if sets are split
- Short deuce scoring
Competition Format
- Round-robin group stage where teams play each other once or twice
- Top teams from each group advance to knockout playoffs
- Final match determines the class champion
Clubs
Any member-owned padel club or commercial padel facility located within 50 km of the GPO, Dublin is eligible to join the league.
Players
Players must be at least 18 years of age as of 1st January of the competition year. Players must have played at least once in league matches to be eligible for play-offs or finals.
Entry Fees: There are no entry fees for the league, and therefore no prizes.
Match Scheduling: Matches must be played on the specified date and time. Postponements require agreement from both team captains.
Home Team Responsibilities: The home team provides courts and new balls for each match.
Score Reporting: Match results must be logged on this website by 5pm on the day following the match.