Find pickup games and local sports leagues near you in seconds.
GoodRec is the easiest way to find pickup games and local leagues for sports like soccer, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. You pick your sport and city, browse open games, and just show up and play. No team required, no long-term commitment — just real people looking for one more player. With 400,000+ players across 50+ cities, it's the largest dedicated platform for casual and competitive recreational sports.
How it works
Download the app and pick your sport — soccer, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and more. Set your city and browse available pickup games and leagues near you. Each listing shows the time, location, skill level, and how many spots are open. Tap to join a game, and show up ready to play. You can also join organized leagues with scheduled seasons and standings. After playing, rate the experience and connect with other players you met on the field.
Who it's for
People who moved to a new city and want to find a regular pickup game without knowing anyone. Athletes of any level who miss playing team sports but don't have enough friends to field a squad. Anyone who wants to stay active and social without the commitment of a full league. Competitive players looking for organized leagues with real structure and standings.
What works
400,000+ players across 50+ cities means you'll actually find games near you. Covers pickup games and organized leagues — casual and competitive in one app. Open to all skill levels and genders, so nobody feels excluded. Free to join pickup games with no subscription required. 1,000+ games happening every week across the network.
What doesn't
Sports-focused — not useful if you're looking for non-athletic social activities. Game availability varies significantly by city and sport. League fees can add up depending on the sport and season. No personality matching or social features beyond the games themselves.
Søren's Take
GoodRec solves a very specific problem that anyone who's moved to a new city knows well: you want to play pickup basketball or join a soccer league, but you don't know anyone with a team. The app cuts through all of that — browse, tap, show up, play. The 50+ city footprint and 400K user base mean this isn't vaporware; there are actually games happening. The limitation is obvious: if you're not into sports, this isn't for you. But if you are, GoodRec is the fastest path from 'I wish I could play' to actually playing.
