How it works

Three taps from download to game day.

No lengthy sign-up, no learning curve. Pick your sports, open the map, and go play.

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🏀⚽🎾🏐PickupPals
Getting started

It really is this simple

01

Set up your profile

Pick the sports you actually play and where you’re based. That’s the whole onboarding — you’re in.

02

Find or post a game

Browse the map for games near you, or create your own pickup and set how many players you need.

03

Play, then log it

Show up and play. Afterwards, drop in the score and rate your teammates if the game was ranked.

Under the hood

What’s happening on each screen

The map

See what’s on, right now

The map centres on you and drops a colour-coded pin for every nearby game. It’s the fastest way to answer the only question that matters: is anyone playing near me?

  • Pins by sport
  • Spots left and skill level
  • Search any neighbourhood
See what’s on, right now
Create

Post in under a minute

Set the sport, time, place and player count, choose casual or ranked, and your game is live for nearby players to join.

  • Searchable address
  • Player count + gender option
  • Ranked toggle
Post in under a minute
After the game

Log the score, rate the run

Drop in the final score and, for ranked games, rate your teammates. Your history and per-sport ratings update automatically.

  • Final scores saved
  • Optional teammate ratings
  • Per-sport history
Log the score, rate the run
FAQ

Common questions

01Which sports are supported?
Basketball, football, soccer, tennis, baseball, hockey, golf, volleyball, badminton and spikeball — with more added over time. You choose which appear on your profile and can change them later.
02Do I have to rate people?
No — the rating system is optional. It only applies to games marked as Ranked, so competitive players can find others at a similar level. Casual games stay unranked.
03What’s the difference between a Scout and a Prospect?
Scouts have a team and need a player. Prospects are players who need a team. Both post to the same recruitment board so each side can find the other.
04Does the app use my location?
It asks for location so the map can show games near you and centre on where you are. You can decline and still search places manually. See the Privacy Policy for the full detail.

Stop organising. Start playing.

Download PickupPals, pick your sports, and find a game happening near you tonight.

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Free to download, with in-app purchases.