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The Sportpadi Team
Founders & engineers
Footballers, hikers and product builders. We've spent years organising weekend pickup games and got tired of the chaos — so we built Sportpadi to fix it for everyone.
Our Story
Sport is better together.
Sportpadi was born from a simple idea: nobody should have to play alone. We're building the easiest way to find, join, and organise sports events — anywhere in the world.
Why we exist
We've all been there. You move to a new city, or summer arrives and you want to get outside — but you don't know where to start. Where are the games? Who's playing? Can you just… show up?
Sportpadi answers that. We're a sports activity platform that helps you discover local events — football, hiking, basketball, whatever moves you. Find something nearby, express interest, show up, and belong.
For organised football events, we go further. Players scan a QR code at the pitch, and Sportpadi automatically assigns balanced teams. No more arguments about who picked first. No more uneven sides. Just show up and play.
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What we stand for
These aren't corporate values on a wall. They're the reason we build what we build.
Belonging
We believe everyone deserves a place to play. Whether you're new to a city or a lifelong local, sport connects people like nothing else.
Fairness
No politics, no favourites. Our automated team assignment ensures every game starts on a level playing field — literally.
Accessibility
Sportpadi is free to use. We remove the barriers between you and your next game — no memberships, no subscriptions, no gatekeeping.
Simplicity
Finding a game, checking in, getting assigned to a team — it should be effortless. We obsess over making every step feel invisible.
The feature that changes everything
Our automated team assignment is what makes Sportpadi different. When players arrive at a football event, they scan a QR code. The platform tracks check-ins in real time and assigns balanced teams automatically.
No more picking sides. No more arguments. No more someone feeling left out. Just fair teams, every single time.
"Padi" means friend in Nigerian Pidgin. That's what we are — your sport padi. Your friend on the pitch, on the trail, in the gym.
The team
The people behind Sportpadi
We're a small, independent team building Sportpadi out of a love for sport and community. Real people, real footballers, real hikers — building the tool we always wanted.
Editorial standards
- Original content. Every blog post is written by our team — no AI-generated filler, no scraped copy.
- Real expertise. Tips come from people who actually organise pickup games and outdoor meetups.
- Corrections. Found a mistake? Email us and we'll fix it transparently.
Get in touch
Press, partnerships, feedback, or just want to say hi — we read every message.
Ready to find your game?
Sportpadi is free to use. Find an event near you, show up, and discover that sport is always better together.