What is golden point in padel?
B · Beginner · Court and scoring · 2 of 6Checked 15 October 2026
Points go 15, 30, 40 and game; three each is deuce. With advantage, a pair then needs two points in a row. With the star point, one deciding point is played at the third deuce. With golden point, one deciding point is played at once, and the receivers pick who receives.
How it works
- Points: 15, 30, 40, game.
- Deuce: three points each.
- Advantage: two in a row.
- Star point: at deuce 3.
- Golden point: one point at deuce.
- Receivers: choose the side.
- Mixed: receiver same sex as server.
- Which option: set by the organiser.
The glossary has the point, the deuce, the advantage, the star point, the golden point and the game.
Tricky cases
At golden point, who receives?
The receiving pair chooses, and cannot swap.
How many deuces before a star point?
Three.
In a mixed match, who receives the golden point?
The player of the same sex as the server.
Is golden point always used?
No. It is one of three options.
Why the rule exists
Deciding points shorten matches and add a single high-pressure point.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Option 1 | Advantage | L R1 |
| Option 2 | Star point | L R1 |
| Option 3 | Golden point | L R1 |
From the rule book
International Padel Federation (FIP), Rules of Padel (2026), Rule 1. Checked 15 October 2026. Official document: FIP Rules of Padel 2026.