How to Bet on Padel: A Beginner’s Guide

What is padel betting?

Padel betting simply means placing a wager on the outcome of a professional padel match or tournament. Because padel is a doubles racket sport scored almost identically to tennis, most bookmakers settle padel bets under their tennis rules.

The main professional circuits you can bet on are Premier Padel (the flagship tour backed by the QSI group and the FIP), the Cupra FIP Tour, and A1 Padel. Coverage is deepest during the big Premier Padel P1 and Major events.

Getting started in three steps

1. Pick a bookmaker that prices padel. Not every sportsbook covers it yet, so check that padel appears in their tennis or dedicated padel section.

2. Compare the odds. The same match can be priced differently at each bookmaker — comparing prices and taking the best one is the single easiest way to improve long-term returns. That is exactly what an odds-comparison site like PadBets is for.

3. Choose a market and stake. Start simple with the match winner, decide your stake, and confirm the bet. Always gamble within a budget you are comfortable losing.

Reading decimal odds

Most European bookmakers show padel odds in decimal format. The number tells you your total return per unit staked: odds of 1.80 return 1.8× your stake (including the stake) if the bet wins. Lower odds mean a stronger favourite; higher odds mean a bigger underdog and a bigger potential payout.

A quick tip: the implied probability of a price is 1 ÷ decimal odds. So 2.00 implies a 50% chance, and 1.50 implies about 67%.

Bet responsibly

Betting should be fun, not a way to make money. Set a budget, never chase losses, and take breaks. If gambling stops being enjoyable, most operators offer deposit limits and self-exclusion tools, and organisations like BeGambleAware offer free, confidential help. You must be 18+ to bet.

Frequently asked questions