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