How to share padel on Strava

Strava recognises padel as an activity, but the default post leaves out almost everything that makes a padel session interesting. This guide is the short, structured answer — what to do, how to do it, and the example you can copy.

Create your padel post

Step-by-step

1Log or edit your activity. Open Strava, record or upload the session, set the activity type to Padel.
2Add padel-specific details. Use the title and description to capture score, match type (Americano, mixed, tournament), result, partner — Strava has no native field for these.
3Generate a visual recap. Open UPPOST, pick the Padel template, fill in the same fields, and download the image.
4Copy the title and caption into Strava. UPPOST writes both from your inputs — paste them into the Strava activity.
5Share the image. Attach the UPPOST recap as the Strava activity photo so the highlights are visible in the feed without anyone tapping in.

Example

Title: Padel · Win 6-4 6-3 with Marco · Padel Club Amsterdam Caption: Doubles night, close 2nd set. Bringing the racket back for the tournament Sunday.

Common mistakes

Leaving the title as "Morning Padel" — the feed shows that first, and it tells no story.
Putting score only in the description. Most people never tap in; it stays invisible.
Skipping the photo. Strava posts with photos get measurably more kudos and comments.
Using a generic graphic or template. It looks the same as everyone else and does not match padel-specific data.
Posting two days later. The Strava feed favours recency — same-day posts get more impressions.

FAQ

Does Strava have a padel activity type?

Yes — Padel is one of the supported activity types on Strava. You can record it manually or upload it from a connected device or app.

Can I add score to a Strava padel activity?

Not as a structured field. Strava only takes free text in the title and description. That is why most padel athletes use a visual recap as the cover image.

Will photos help my padel post?

Yes. Strava activities with photos get measurably more engagement. A structured padel recap image works even better because it summarises the session at a glance.

Is UPPOST free for padel?

Your first padel post is free. After that, UPPOST has a small one-time unlock that covers every supported sport.