Padel tournaments in Germany

The Deutscher Padel Verband (DPV) runs the German Padel Series (GPS) — a nationwide tournament system for padel players of all levels. From the entry-level GPS 50 to the top-tier GPS 1500, the tournament scene is growing steadily with regular competitions in more and more cities.

This page shows the complete tournament calendar for Germany. Filter by state, city, category or date to find events in your region. Padel Grid currently lists 478 upcoming tournaments across 60 cities. Below, we explain the GPS system, how tournaments work and what you need for your first event.

GPS stands for German Padel Series and is the official ranking system of the DPV. Each tournament awards points that count towards the GPS ranking. Categories range from GPS 50 (beginner) through GPS 100, 200 and 500 up to GPS 1500 (professional). Prize money is awarded from GPS 500 upwards.

To ensure fair team composition, a team points rule applies: the combined GPS points of both players must not exceed the limit for the category. This keeps the draws balanced — especially in the beginner categories.

DPV tournaments are played in doubles (2 vs 2). The typical format: first a round-robin group phase, then a knockout round. Matches follow a best-of-3 format with a tiebreak at 6-6. In the deciding third set, a match tiebreak to 10 points is often used.

A distinctive padel feature is the Golden Point: at deuce (40-40), only one point is played. The returning team chooses the side. Tournament duration varies by draw size — expect half a day to a full day.

GPS tournaments require a free RankedIn account and a valid DPV membership. The annual fee is €59 for adults (€18 weekly pass, €12 youth). The maximum entry fee is capped at €45 per player.

Registration typically closes Monday at 22:00, and the draw is published on Wednesday. Bring a padel racket, indoor shoes, water and a towel. For more tips, see our tournament guide.