Sports in London
Looking for people to play with in London? SportConnect is a free network for amateur and semi-pro sport across London, UK. Pick your sport, set London as your location, and you can see who plays nearby, message them directly, and find sessions, leagues, coaches and events. Thousands of clubs and pitches, plus a huge five-a-side and run club culture.
On SportConnect in London
Live counts from member profiles, coach listings and the events calendar, updated as people join.
Join SportConnectChoose your sport in London
Every sport below has its own London page with live member, coach and event counts pulled from the platform. Start with your main sport, then add the others you play to your profile so local members can find you across all of them.
- Football Players & Teams in LondonFind teammates and teams · 11-a-side, 7v7, Flag football
- Soccer Players & Teams in LondonFind teammates and clubs · 11-a-side, 7-a-side, Five-a-side
- Basketball Players & Runs in LondonFind players and pickup runs · 5v5, 3v3, Pickup runs
- Tennis Players & Partners in LondonFind hitting partners · Singles, Doubles, Ladder
- Padel Players & Partners in LondonFind padel partners · Doubles, Americano, Mexicano
- Running Groups & Runners in LondonFind run groups and pace partners · Easy group runs, Track intervals, Tempo
- Volleyball Players & Teams in LondonFind players and teams · Indoor 6v6, Beach doubles, Grass
- Swimming Swimmers & Squads in LondonFind training squads and lane partners · Masters squad, Open water, Technique sessions
- Cycling Riders & Groups in LondonFind riders and group rides · Road group ride, Gravel, MTB
- Golf Golfers & Groups in LondonFind playing partners · 18 holes, 9 holes, Range sessions
- MMA Training Partners & Gyms in LondonFind training partners and gyms · Striking, Grappling, BJJ
- Boxing Boxers & Gyms in LondonFind sparring partners and gyms · Pads, Sparring, Bag work
- Cricket Players & Clubs in LondonFind players and clubs · T20, Limited overs, Indoor nets
- Rugby Players & Clubs in LondonFind players and clubs · 15s, Sevens, Touch
Where sport happens around London
Activity in London spreads across neighbourhoods like Hackney, Clapham, Shoreditch, Wimbledon. Members list the areas they can realistically travel to, so instead of joining a city-wide group chat you can find people who train on your side of London.
- Players, teams and sessions around Hackney
- Players, teams and sessions around Clapham
- Players, teams and sessions around Shoreditch
- Players, teams and sessions around Wimbledon
How to get started in London
Create a free profile with your sports, level and part of London, then search the member directory and message the people who match how you want to play. Post to the feed when you need a spot filled, a partner, or players for a team — local members see it and reply. SportConnect helps you become more discoverable locally; who you end up playing with is up to you.
- Filter members by sport and London
- Direct messaging with no paid tier
- Post what you need to the local feed
- Browse coaches and upcoming events around London, UK
Find your people in London
Free profile, local search, direct messages. Set your sports and London and your feed fills with people playing near you.
Frequently asked
- How do I find people to play sport with in London?
- Create a free SportConnect profile, set your sport and London as your location, then search the member directory and message players, teams and coaches near you. You can also post what you're looking for to the local feed.
- Which sports are covered in London?
- Football, Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Padel, Running, Volleyball, Swimming, Cycling, Golf, MMA, Boxing, Cricket, Rugby — each with its own London page.
- Is SportConnect free in London?
- Yes. Creating a profile, browsing members, posting to the feed and messaging other members is free.
- Can I find a coach or trainer in London?
- Yes — coaches and trainers list their city, specialisms and availability, so you can browse coaches around London, UK and message them directly.
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Guides by sport
Find teammates by sport
- Football
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Padel
- Running
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Ice Hockey
- Rugby
- MMA
- Muay Thai
- Kickboxing
- Boxing
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Figure Skating
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Golf
- Cycling
- Track & Field
- Handball
- Netball
- Table Tennis
- Badminton
- Climbing
- Surfing
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Rock Climbing
- Triathlon
- Rowing
- Squash
- Skateboarding
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Lacrosse
- Powerlifting
For clubs and coaches
- For clubs
- Club management
- Player recruitment
- Team communication
- Club events
- Registration software
- Roster management
- Payments
- Volunteers
- Fundraising
- How to grow a sports club
- How to recruit players for a sports team
- Sports club membership management: the complete guide
- How to find players for a football team
- How to organize sports tryouts that fill the right places
- How to manage an amateur sports team without burning out
- How to attract more players to a local sports club
- Sports club marketing ideas and a social media strategy that fits a volunteer's week
For coaches and trainers
- For coaches
- Find a coach
- Coach directory
- Coach & athlete
- Football coaching
- Personal training
- Marketplace
- Remote coaching
- Training plans
- How to find a good sports coach
- How coaches can find more athletes
- How to become a youth sports coach
- How to start a sports coaching business
- How to promote a sports coaching business