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Sports in Melbourne

Looking for people to play with in Melbourne? SportConnect is a free network for amateur and semi-pro sport across Melbourne, Australia. Pick your sport, set Melbourne as your location, and you can see who plays nearby, message them directly, and find sessions, leagues, coaches and events. Enormous club network across football, cricket and running.

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Choose your sport in Melbourne

Every sport below has its own Melbourne 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.

Where sport happens around Melbourne

Activity in Melbourne spreads across neighbourhoods like CBD, Fitzroy, St Kilda, Richmond. 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 Melbourne.

  • Players, teams and sessions around CBD
  • Players, teams and sessions around Fitzroy
  • Players, teams and sessions around St Kilda
  • Players, teams and sessions around Richmond

How to get started in Melbourne

Create a free profile with your sports, level and part of Melbourne, 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 Melbourne
  • Direct messaging with no paid tier
  • Post what you need to the local feed
  • Browse coaches and upcoming events around Melbourne, Australia

Find your people in Melbourne

Free profile, local search, direct messages. Set your sports and Melbourne and your feed fills with people playing near you.

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Frequently asked

How do I find people to play sport with in Melbourne?
Create a free SportConnect profile, set your sport and Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
Football, Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Padel, Running, Volleyball, Swimming, Cycling, Golf, MMA, Boxing, Cricket, Rugby — each with its own Melbourne page.
Is SportConnect free in Melbourne?
Yes. Creating a profile, browsing members, posting to the feed and messaging other members is free.
Can I find a coach or trainer in Melbourne?
Yes — coaches and trainers list their city, specialisms and availability, so you can browse coaches around Melbourne, Australia and message them directly.

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