Find a Game. Show Up. Play.
RootPickup is the easiest way to find or organize pickup games in your area. Soccer, basketball, volleyball, or anything — search by sport, skill level, and distance.
How it works
Search by Location
Find games near you filtered by sport, skill level, and date.
RSVP in One Tap
Mark yourself as going. Auto-waitlist if the game fills up.
Show Up and Play
Get the details — where, when, what to bring — and just show up.
Or Organize Your Own
Create a game in 60 seconds. Share the link. Watch it fill up.
Free to join · Free to organize
More Than Just Finding a Game
Whether you're new in town, want to stay active between seasons, or just love playing — RootPickup connects you with games that fit.
Proximity Search
Find games near you sorted by distance. Filter by sport, skill level, date, and game type.
Instant RSVP
One tap to join. If the game is full, you're automatically waitlisted and promoted when a spot opens.
Rich Tags & Filters
Games tagged as competitive, casual, league, tourney, coed, youth, adult — so you find exactly your vibe.
Recurring Games
Set up a weekly Sunday game once. New instances auto-generate. Players RSVP each week independently.
PremiumFacility Integration
Games at managed facilities auto-book the field. The cost splits across players who RSVP.
Coming SoonCost Splitting
Set a per-player cost. Players see what they owe. Collect via Venmo, Zelle, or cash on arrival.
Skill Levels
Tag your game from beginner to competitive. Players self-select so everyone has a good time.
Mobile-First
Built for your phone. Find games on the go, RSVP from the parking lot, check the player count on the way.
League Funnel
Enjoyed pickup? Get invited to join a league. Seamless cross-promotion from casual play to organized competition.
Find Exactly What You're Looking For
Every game is tagged with detail so you know what you're signing up for before you show up.
- Sport — soccer, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, 10+ more
- Skill level — beginner, intermediate, advanced, competitive
- Gender — any, men, women, coed
- Age range — youth, adult, senior, or custom min/max
- Distance — 1 mile to 50 miles radius
- Game type — league, fun, tourney, scrimmage, open run
- Cost — free games or paid with per-player split
- Equipment — see what's provided vs. what to bring
Game tags & categories
Pickup Games for Everyone
Between Seasons
Your league ended but you want to keep playing. Find pickup games to stay sharp until next season.
New in Town
Just moved somewhere new? Search by location and sport to find your local sports community.
Parents & Kids
Practice got cancelled? Organize an informal scrimmage, share the link in the team chat, and play at the park.
College & Young Adults
Find weekly runs and recurring games on campus or around town. Meet people through sports.
Part of the Root{Sport} Ecosystem
One Account, Every Product
Your RootPickup account works across the entire suite — leagues, tournaments, clubs, and more. Discover a pickup game today, join a league tomorrow.
Free to Play. Optional Premium.
Join any game and create up to 2 active games for free. Organizer Premium unlocks unlimited games and extras.
Free
$0
- Join unlimited games
- Create up to 2 active games
- Search by sport, skill, distance
- RSVP + waitlist management
Premium
$5/mo
- Unlimited active games
- Recurring game scheduling
- Waitlist management
- Player stats per game
- Payment collection
Your Next Game Is Waiting
Stop searching group chats and social media. Find pickup games near you in seconds — or create one and watch it fill up.