GoodRec

GoodRec is a consumer platform for pickup sports, built around mobile apps that let adults find and join games of soccer, basketball, volleyball and pickleball at short notice. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company describes itself as the largest pickup sports platform in North America. Its technology spans mobile app development, marketplace and platform engineering, geolocation-based matching, and real-time booking and scheduling. The product solves a coordination problem: removing the hassle of organising casual games and the commitment barriers that discourage participation. GoodRec reports more than 1 million players across over 50 cities in the United States, more than 100,000 games facilitated and over 10,000 five-star reviews. The company frames the booking experience as being as simple as booking a flight. GoodRec grew out of a personal frustration with keeping team sports alive after college and began as a small community in Brooklyn. Its stated mission is connecting people through sports and social play, with an emphasis on spontaneity and low commitment. Operations are concentrated in North America, spanning over 50 cities across the United States.