Playo is the world’s largest sports community with over 5 million users. This all-in-one sports app makes playing sports simple and social by letting you book venues for 50+ sports, join games, find playpals nearby, train with verified coaches, and track your fitness goals, all directly from your phone.
The app offers real-time bookings, pre-organised games via GameTime, and easy team management. Whether you’re playing solo, meeting new players, or hosting a match, Playo brings convenience, community, and coaching together, making sports accessible and fun for everyone.
What’s Playo All About?
Think of Playo as your personal sports planner. It’s an app that helps you:
- Book venues for 50+ sports
- Find playpals nearby
- Join meetups with zero planning effort
- Train with pro coaches
- Track fitness goals (and even get rewards for it!)
- Host public or private matches
- Access bulk booking deals and offers
- Stay consistent with your fitness journey
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or just getting started, Playo makes it super easy to find sports, book sports, and play sports, all from your phone.
How to Use Playo (It’s Super Easy)
1. Download & Set Up
Grab the Playo app from the Google Play Store or App Store, sign up, and turn on your location so it can show you venues nearby.
- The app is free and super quick to install
- Set your preferences: sports you like, skill level, preferred time slots
- Based on this, Playo personalises your feed with games and venues that fit your style
- You can also enable notifications to never miss a nearby match or deal
2. Book a Court or Turf
Head to the “Book” tab, pick your sport, time, and location, and boom, your slot is booked in seconds.
- No calls. No back-and-forth. Just tap, book, and go
- Check real-time availability across multiple venues
- View ratings, reviews, and amenities of the turf
- Use filters like indoor/outdoor, turf type, and price
- Split payments with your teammates right through the app when you host a game or join an existing game hosted by someone else
- Book recurring slots for weekly games
- Apply Karma points for instant discounts
3. Join a Playo Gametime
Not in the mood to plan? Join a Gametime activity by PLAYO! A Gametime activity is a pre-organised game with confirmed players and a booked venue. All Gametime activities are organised and hosted by Playo, available on both the app and website.
- All you have to do is show up and play
- Filter by skill level, distance, sport, and time slot
- View player profiles before joining
- Great for solo players or people new to the city
- Chat with other players before the game begins
4. Find Playpals
New to the city or just short on teammates? Use the “Play” tab to:
- Join public games based on your interests
- Host your own match and invite players
- Chat with fellow players and make new friends
- Co-host with buddies, verify attendees, and manage RSVPs
It’s like Tinder, but for finding sports buddies.
5. Train With Verified Coaches
Whether it’s smashing shuttles in badminton or improving your yoga form, Playo connects you with expert coaches in:
- Football, badminton, cricket, and tennis
- Yoga, fitness, nutrition & more
- Find trainers for one-on-one or group sessions (online or offline)
- View trainer profiles, certifications, and ratings
- Connect with trainers directly by sending a connect request via playo app or website
6. Track Your Fitness Journey
Playo’s not just about playing games, but it helps you stay fit too. Features include:
- Weekly fitness goals to keep you motivated
- Karma points for every activity you complete
- Streaks and badges that gamify your progress
- Leaderboards that show where you stand among your playpals
- Sync your activity with Google Fit & Apple Health
7. Level Up With User Ratings
After every game, players rate each other. Your User Rating Graph shows your progress, from Beginner to Pro, based on:
- Recent 25 matches + self-rating (90% weight)
- Older games (10% weight)
- This keeps everyone accountable and ensures quality gameplay
Bonus: Check the Leaderboard
Want to see how you stack up? Head to the Leaderboard to:
- See your personal activity rank among friends or city players
- Track performance over the last 3 months
- Stay inspired by watching how active players are progressing
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Why People Love Using Playo
Ever Googled “turf near me” only to end up calling 10 numbers that don’t pick up? Yeah, we’ve all been there.
Here’s how Playo fixes that:
- Real-time booking at verified venues
- Discover venues near you based on location
- Book for multiple sports—football, badminton, cricket, tennis & more
- Find teammates or join games happening around you
- Easily reschedule or cancel if plans change
- Get trained by certified coaches in sports, fitness, or even yoga
- Track your progress and earn cool badges & points
- Host games without endless WhatsApp chaos
Basically, Playo makes your sports life way easier, and a lot more fun.
Sports You Can Book on Playo
Here’s what you can get into:
- 🏸 Badminton
- ⚽ Football
- 🏏 Cricket
- 🏐 Volleyball
- 🏀 Basketball
- 🎾 Tennis & Padel
- 🏓 Pickleball (yes, it’s trending!)
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎱 Snooker
- 🏃♂️ Running
- 🚴♂️ Cycling
- 🎳 Bowling
- 🥎 Squash and many more!
Whether you’re playing solo, with friends, or organising a corporate match—Playo’s got your sport.
Wanna Host a Game? Go for It!
Playo lets you host public or private games, co-host with friends, and manage your matches like a boss. Perfect for:
- Sports groups
- Academies
- Regular friend squads
- Office teams
No spreadsheets or endless WhatsApp messages required. Just schedule, share, and play.
Playo’s Best Features at a Glance
Final Thoughts: It’s More Than Just a Sports App
Playo isn’t just about finding a sports venue, but it’s about building a community, exploring new sports, and staying consistent with your fitness goals. Whether you’re into intense football sessions, curious about pickleball, or just want to meet fellow players, Playo has something for everyone.
So why juggle multiple apps when you can do it all in one? Download Playo now on the Google Play Store or App Store and let the games begin!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes, the Playo app is free to download and use. You can browse sports, find players, join games, and explore events without any subscription fee. However, venue bookings require payment, but accessing and using the app is free.
Yes, you can cancel a booking through the Playo app. Cancellation policies may vary depending on the venue, so make sure to check the specific rules for each booking before cancelling.
The founder and CEO of Playo is Gauravjeet Singh.
Peer Rank shows your standing among the Playpals you’ve actually played with. It’s part of Playo’s leaderboard system, which tracks activity, games played, and consistency. You can filter rankings by sport or check your overall performance across all sports.
GameTime is a feature that lets you quickly find and join guaranteed sports games without organising or coordinating with others. It ensures you can play with players of similar skill levels while avoiding cancelled plans.
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