Badminton
CasualTue 27 Oct
18:00All abilities
Borough Academy Sports Centre, Southwark & City
Southwark station (~3-min walk)
Post social (optional): The Gladstone Arms
+5
Krishan L., Julie-Anne B. and 6 others
Casual badminton
0 of 9 places left
NEW TO LONDON?
Meet people through casual sport.
Turn up on your own, play sport, socialise. Social Sport brings people in their 20s and 30s together through relaxed, commitment-free sport.
- No team required
- No league
- No commitment
- All abilities welcome
Upcoming London sessions
See the exact venue, time, price and spaces before you book.
Pickleball
CasualTue 27 Oct
18:00All abilities
Borough Academy, Southwark & City
Southwark station (~3 mins walk)
Post social (optional): The Gladstone Arms
+3
Natisha F., Josh D. and 4 others
Casual pickleball
2 of 9 places left
Badminton
CasualWed 28 Oct
18:00All abilities
Sacred Heart Catholic School Sport, Southwark & City
Oval tube (~15 min walk)
Post social (optional): The Bear Pub
Casual badminton
14 of 16 places left
Padel
CasualSat 31 Oct
10:30All abilities
Padel Box Bermondsey, Southwark & City
South Bermondsey Station (~12 min walk)
Post social (optional): Social Box at Padel Box Bermondsey
+3
Delia N., Bayley S. and 4 others
Casual padel
0 of 7 places left
Tennis
CasualSun 1 Nov
16:00All abilities
Denmark Hill station
Post social (optional): Fox on the Hill
Casual tennis
10 of 12 places left
Table tennis
CasualMon 2 Nov
18:30All abilities
Charter School Bermondsey, Southwark & City
Bermondsey tube station (~4 min walk)
Post social (optional): St James of Bermondsey
Casual table tennis
15 of 16 places left
Moving to London is easy. Making friends afterwards is not.
You can work remotely, join a gym, go to the pub or spend another night scrolling through your phone. But actually meeting new people naturally is harder. Social Sport gives you an easy reason to get out, do something active and talk to people without the awkwardness of a networking event or the commitment of joining a traditional sports club. Sport makes the first interaction easier.
Sport is just the excuse. The people are the point.
Meet people naturally
You don't have to walk into a room and start introducing yourself. Playing sport gives everyone something to do together from the start.
Come on your own
Most people come on their own the first time. You don't need an existing team or group of friends.
Keep it casual
No leagues, seasons or long-term commitments. Book whenever you want.
Actually build a social life
Join the WhatsApp group after booking, come back regularly and get to know the people you play with.
Turn up on your own. It gets easier from there.
01
Pick a session
Choose a live casual session that sounds good.
02
Book your spot
Everything is online and straightforward.
03
Turn up
You don't need to know anyone beforehand.
04
Play
Friendly, relaxed games with regular rotation where appropriate.
05
Socialise
Meet people during the session and join the WhatsApp group afterwards.
06
Come back
Build connections naturally by seeing familiar faces each week.
What people say
“Very well organised and really nice people.”
“Well organised and great to socialise with new (and old) friends via sport.”
“Sport makes meeting new people less awkward, so the friendships I have made feel more genuine.”
4.8/5
Meetup rating
100+
Meetup reviews
9 in 10
Would recommend us
Pick your event
You don't have to be a serious athlete. Choose something you enjoy, turn up and meet people.
Social Sport in London
Our current London community is focused on Southwark & City, with sessions around Southwark, London Bridge, Bermondsey and Burgess Park. Check each event for its exact venue.
See London sessionsQuestions before your first session
You don't need a team. You just need a reason to turn up.
Choose a session, come along and see who you meet.
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