Pickup Play

Pickup Play: The Real-Time Player Recruitment System for Sports & Games

Get out and play! Instantly connect with nearby players and start a game together.

Tired of endless group chatter, last-minute bailouts, and the headache of trying to get a game going? Pickup Play removes the friction by helping you organize, find, and join pickup games with ease. Whether you’re into soccer, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, flag football, or just down to move, Pickup Play connects you with local players and fills open spots fast so games can actually happen.

Organize Games with Ease

Be the player who makes it happen. Pickup Play gives you the tools to organize games with clarity and confidence.

• Create a game with clear details: sport, location, time, and players • Invite friends or open it up to nearby players • Manage RSVPs and chat directly with your roster

No more chaos in the group chat. Keep it organized and focused.

Recruit Players in Real-Time

Missing a few players? Need a last-minute sub? We’ve got you.

• Post your game to nearby players instantly • Get notified when someone joins your game • Ensure you’ve always got enough people to play

Your bench just got deeper.

Join the Playground and Get Drafted

Let the community know when you’re free to play—and get picked up.

• Post your availability: what you want to play and when • Search for public games happening around you • Propose your own game to others available at the same time

The Playground is where spontaneous pickup begins.

Build Your Sports Network

Had fun playing with someone great? Stay connected to play again.

• Add friends and form squads for future games • Remember who plays what sport and their skill level • Create your own teams across multiple sports

Run it back with players you trust.

Sync with Your Existing Group Chats

Use Pickup Play alongside WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, and more.

• Share games directly into any group chat or thread • Let friends view and join—even if they don’t have an account yet • Keep invites, RSVPs, and rosters organized in one place

Clean up the group chat clutter.

Discover New Sports & Make New Friends

Pickup Play is your passport to a multi-sport, multi-community world of play.

• Explore games from dodgeball to ultimate frisbee • Try new sports without the intimidation factor • Be spontaneous with other people looking to do the same

Meet new people. Discover new passions.

Sports You Can Play on Pickup Play

Soccer · Basketball · Volleyball · Pickleball · Flag Football · Baseball · Softball · Dodgeball · Kickball · Hockey · Spikeball · Ultimate Frisbee · Touch Rugby

Download Pickup Play Today

Join a growing community of everyday athletes and weekend warriors who are getting out there and playing. Whether you want to get a sweat in, make new friends, or just relive the sandlot days—your next game is one tap away.