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Find your game.
Find your people.

MatchYard connects you with players nearby who share your sport, your skill level, and your schedule — so the next game is always within reach.

It's a match!
3 players free at 6pm
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🎾 Tennis 🏀 Basketball 🥒 Pickleball 🏃 Running 🚴 Cycling Soccer 🏐 Volleyball 🏸 Badminton 🏊 Swimming 🧘 Yoga 🥊 Boxing Golf 🎾 Tennis 🏀 Basketball 🥒 Pickleball 🏃 Running 🚴 Cycling Soccer 🏐 Volleyball 🏸 Badminton 🏊 Swimming 🧘 Yoga 🥊 Boxing Golf
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Why MatchYard

Matched on what actually makes a good game.

Not just who's nearby — who's nearby, at your level, free when you are, and looking for the same kind of game.

Matched by how you play

We weigh your sport, skill level, and whether you're after competitive or casual — so every match is someone you'd actually want to rally with.

People who fit your schedule

Set when you're free and we surface players whose availability overlaps yours. No more matches you can never actually meet up with.

Play today, not someday

Post a Play Now request and players nearby looking for a game right now can jump in. Spontaneous pickup, organized in minutes.

How it works

From signup to first serve in three steps.

STEP 01

Build your sports profile

Pick your sports, set your skill for each, and mark the times you're usually free to play.

STEP 02

Swipe to match

Browse nearby players ranked by fit. Swipe right on anyone you'd like to play with — match when you both do.

STEP 03

Chat & play

Message your match, lock in a time and a court, and get on with the game.

Players near you

See who's around.

MatchYard shows you active players in your area in real time. The closer they are and the better the fit, the brighter they glow.

  • Distance-based discovery — closest players first
  • Live availability — see who's free right now
  • Skill-color coded — find your level at a glance
You
🎾 2.1 km
🏀 1.8 km
🥒 3.2 km
🎾 0.9 km
🏃 2.7 km
Built for the meetup

Matching is only half of it.

A match is just the start. MatchYard is designed to get you from "you both swiped right" to "see you on court at six."

  • In-app chat with read receipts and a built-in "propose a time & place" prompt
  • Play Now requests with live, time-boxed pickup games near you
  • Phone verification, photo review, and one-tap report & block
  • Rate & review after every session — build your reputation and find reliable partners
💬 Maya
Hey! Saw we're both intermediate 🎾
Courts at Riverside, Tue 6pm?
Perfect, see you there!
⚡ Play Now
🏀 Pickup hoops
1.1 km · today 6:00–7:30pm
3 in · 1 spot left
🎾 Hitting partner
0.6 km · today, flexible
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Player stories

Real games, real partners.

"Moved to a new city knowing nobody. Found a weekly tennis partner in four days."

MRMaya R.Tennis · Austin

"I needed someone at my level. A steady hitting partner later, my pickleball game has never been sharper."

DKDevin K.Pickleball · San Diego

"Posted a Play Now for 6pm hoops and had a full court by five. Couldn't be easier."

MTMarcus T.Basketball · Chicago
Roadmap

Where we're headed.

We're building MatchYard in the open. Here's what's live, what's next, and what's on the horizon.

Now building
🏗️

Foundation

Summer 2026
  • Profiles & onboarding
  • Smart matching algorithm
  • Discover feed
  • Auth & account setup
We're here
Up next
💬

Core Features

Late Summer 2026
  • In-app chat
  • Play Now requests
  • AI-powered matching
  • Ratings & reviews
Fall 2026
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Beta Testing

Sep – Nov 2026
  • TestFlight beta
  • 200 early testers
  • Bug fixes & polish
  • App Store prep
Winter 2026
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App Store Launch

Nov 2026 – Jan 2027
  • Public launch on iOS
  • Marketing & growth
  • Push notifications
  • Onboarding polish
2027+
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Scale & Expand

Jan 2027+
  • Pro subscription
  • Android app
  • Group sessions
  • 5+ cities
Questions

Good to know.

Yes. Creating a profile, matching, and chatting are free. Optional Plus features for power users come later.

We rank nearby players by shared sports, how close your skill levels are, overlapping availability, and distance — then you decide who to swipe on.

No. MatchYard is only about finding people to play sports with. That's the whole point.

Phone verification, photo review, and easy reporting and blocking come standard. We always nudge you to meet in public places. That said, meeting people you don't know carries real-world risk — take sensible precautions, tell a friend where you're going, and trust your instincts.

You can delete your account at any time, directly in the app. Go to Profile → Delete Account. Deletion is permanent and removes your profile, posts, chats, messages, and ratings.

Tap the ⋯ menu on a profile, post, or chat and choose Report. You can also block a user from the same menu. We have a zero-tolerance policy for objectionable content and abusive users, and we act on reports — typically within 24 hours.

You must be at least 17 years old to use MatchYard.

We're launching with a focused set of sports in select cities and expanding as local communities grow. Join and we'll tell you what's active near you.

Support & Safety

We read every message.

We're a small team and we're here to help. Reach out and we'll get back to you.

Contact us

A quick note on safety: MatchYard helps you find sport partners, but we can't vouch for anyone you meet. Always meet in public, let someone know your plans, and leave any situation that feels wrong. If you ever feel unsafe or see something that breaks our rules, report it from the ⋯ menu or email support@matchyard.us.

Your next game starts here.

Join MatchYard, build your profile, and find your first match this week.