Sports in Los Angeles
Looking for people to play with in Los Angeles? SportConnect is a free network for amateur and semi-pro sport across Los Angeles, CA. Pick your sport, set Los Angeles as your location, and you can see who plays nearby, message them directly, and find sessions, leagues, coaches and events. Outdoor sport twelve months a year, from beach courts to valley turf complexes.
On SportConnect in Los Angeles
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Join SportConnectChoose your sport in Los Angeles
Every sport below has its own Los Angeles 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 Los AngelesFind teammates and teams · 11-a-side, 7v7, Flag football
- Soccer Players & Teams in Los AngelesFind teammates and clubs · 11-a-side, 7-a-side, Five-a-side
- Basketball Players & Runs in Los AngelesFind players and pickup runs · 5v5, 3v3, Pickup runs
- Tennis Players & Partners in Los AngelesFind hitting partners · Singles, Doubles, Ladder
- Padel Players & Partners in Los AngelesFind padel partners · Doubles, Americano, Mexicano
- Running Groups & Runners in Los AngelesFind run groups and pace partners · Easy group runs, Track intervals, Tempo
- Volleyball Players & Teams in Los AngelesFind players and teams · Indoor 6v6, Beach doubles, Grass
- Swimming Swimmers & Squads in Los AngelesFind training squads and lane partners · Masters squad, Open water, Technique sessions
- Cycling Riders & Groups in Los AngelesFind riders and group rides · Road group ride, Gravel, MTB
- Golf Golfers & Groups in Los AngelesFind playing partners · 18 holes, 9 holes, Range sessions
- MMA Training Partners & Gyms in Los AngelesFind training partners and gyms · Striking, Grappling, BJJ
- Boxing Boxers & Gyms in Los AngelesFind sparring partners and gyms · Pads, Sparring, Bag work
- Cricket Players & Clubs in Los AngelesFind players and clubs · T20, Limited overs, Indoor nets
- Rugby Players & Clubs in Los AngelesFind players and clubs · 15s, Sevens, Touch
Upcoming events near Los Angeles
- Westside Football CupLos Angeles · 2026-08-25
Where sport happens around Los Angeles
Activity in Los Angeles spreads across neighbourhoods like Hollywood, Santa Monica, Downtown, The Valley. 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 Los Angeles.
- Players, teams and sessions around Hollywood
- Players, teams and sessions around Santa Monica
- Players, teams and sessions around Downtown
- Players, teams and sessions around The Valley
How to get started in Los Angeles
Create a free profile with your sports, level and part of Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles
- Direct messaging with no paid tier
- Post what you need to the local feed
- Browse coaches and upcoming events around Los Angeles, CA
Find your people in Los Angeles
Free profile, local search, direct messages. Set your sports and Los Angeles and your feed fills with people playing near you.
Frequently asked
- How do I find people to play sport with in Los Angeles?
- Create a free SportConnect profile, set your sport and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
- Football, Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Padel, Running, Volleyball, Swimming, Cycling, Golf, MMA, Boxing, Cricket, Rugby — each with its own Los Angeles page.
- Is SportConnect free in Los Angeles?
- Yes. Creating a profile, browsing members, posting to the feed and messaging other members is free.
- Can I find a coach or trainer in Los Angeles?
- Yes — coaches and trainers list their city, specialisms and availability, so you can browse coaches around Los Angeles, CA and message them directly.
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- Tennis
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- Running
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