Social Sport

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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.

Find a sessionSee how it works
  • No team required
  • No league
  • No commitment
  • All abilities welcome
Social Sport players smiling together during a casual session

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.

  1. 01

    Pick a session

    Choose a live casual session that sounds good.

  2. 02

    Book your spot

    Everything is online and straightforward.

  3. 03

    Turn up

    You don't need to know anyone beforehand.

  4. 04

    Play

    Friendly, relaxed games with regular rotation where appropriate.

  5. 05

    Socialise

    Meet people during the session and join the WhatsApp group afterwards.

  6. 06

    Come back

    Build connections naturally by seeing familiar faces each week.

What people say

“Very well organised and really nice people.”
Ellie, Cambridge Casual Table Tennis
“Well organised and great to socialise with new (and old) friends via sport.”
Michael, Southwark & City casual tennis
“Sport makes meeting new people less awkward, so the friendships I have made feel more genuine.”
Finlay, Cambridge — New Sport Every Week ultimate frisbee

4.8/5

Meetup rating

100+

Meetup reviews

9 in 10

would recommend us

Pick your excuse

You don't have to be a serious athlete. Pick something you enjoy, turn up and meet people.

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Upcoming London sessions

See the exact venue, time, price and spaces before you book.

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 sessions

Questions 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.

Find your next session