French padel ranking (FFT): how points are calculated
By the EsoPadel team · updated on October 16, 2026 · 3 min read
The padel ranking of the French Tennis Federation (FFT) orders licensed players by the points they earn in sanctioned tournaments. Each tournament awards points according to its category (from P25 to P2000) and the round reached, and only your 12 best results of the last 12 months count. The higher the category you play and the further you go, the more you climb.
Who appears in the ranking
To be ranked, you need a valid FFT licence and at least one result in a sanctioned tournament. Friendly tournaments, games between friends and matches organised on an app do not count. There is a men's ranking and a women's ranking; mixed tournaments count in both. The FFT calculates and publishes the ranking on the first Tuesday of each month, and you can check it in its online space (Ten'Up).
Where the points come from
Every sanctioned tournament has a category: P25, P50, P100, P250, P500, P1000, P1500 or P2000. The number gives exactly the points of each player of the winning pair (100 points for a P100), whatever the number of pairs. Points for other places depend on the round reached and the number of pairs entered: the bigger the draw, the more each round is worth. In practice: - a P25 or P50 brings few points but is accessible and ideal for a first competition; - a P100 or P250 is the heart of the regional calendar; - P500 to P2000 events gather the best pairs and award the most points. To understand each category, read our guide Padel tournament categories.
How your total is calculated
Your ranking is based on the sum of your 12 best results of the last 12 months. A bad tournament does not cost you points: it simply does not count if it is not among your best results. On the other hand, a result leaves the calculation after 12 months, and your points drop if you stop playing. Points go to each player of the pair. You keep your points even if you change partner for the next tournament.
FFT ranking and playing level: two different things
The FFT ranking measures your competition results. It does not tell the whole story about your level: a very good player who plays few tournaments can be poorly ranked. On EsoPadel, your playing level follows a 1 to 8 scale and, after three ratings, it is given by the players you have played with. Your FFT ranking is shown on your player card (the PPC), next to your level, without changing it. To find your place on the scale, see padel levels.
How to climb the ranking
1. Play regularly. Since only your best results count, playing more tournaments raises your chances of good ones and keeps your points from expiring. 2. Choose the right category. Reaching the semi-finals of a P100 is better than losing in the first round of a P500. Move up when you regularly get past the first rounds. 3. Find a steady partner at your level. A pair that plays together often improves faster. On EsoPadel, you can look for a tournament partner by posting an ad. 4. Check the calendar early. Entries close before the tournament date; the tournament calendar shows each tournament's entry deadline.
Common mistakes
- Thinking a lost tournament lowers your ranking. It does not, as long as that result is not among those counted. - Forgetting to renew your licence. Without a valid licence you cannot enter and your results are not counted. See our guide on the FFT licence. - Aiming too high too soon. Big tournaments award many points, but only if you get past the first rounds.
Frequently asked questions
How many points does a P100 tournament award? 100 points for each player of the winning pair. Other pairs receive points according to their place and the number of pairs entered. Does my ranking drop if I don't play? Yes: after 12 months, a result leaves the calculation and your points decrease if you do not replace it. Do I need a licence to be ranked? Yes. Only FFT-licensed players who play sanctioned tournaments appear in the ranking. Does the FFT ranking change my level on EsoPadel? No. It is shown on your PPC, but your EsoPadel level comes from the scale and your partners' ratings.