Player discovery · iOS & Android

Find football players near you.

Short of people for tonight's game? With SquadUp, open your event and players nearby can find it and join in one tap. Set your area and the sports you play, and never cancel for lack of players again.

It always happens: two players bail an hour before kick-off and your 5-a-side is suddenly a 4-a-side. Open your game on SquadUp and footballers nearby can see the empty spots and join in one tap, so you turn up with full sides instead of cancelling. You can balance the teams and split the pitch hire evenly.

How it works

Fill your game in 3 steps.

1

Open your event

Create a game in 30 seconds: date, place, sport, number of spots. Mark it open to nearby players.

2

Players nearby discover it

People around you who play the same sport see your event in their area.

3

They join in one tap

Your game fills up, teams auto-balance, and everyone pays their share upfront.

Why SquadUp

Never short of players again.

Stop cancelling

Two last-minute drop-outs? Find replacements near you instead of calling it off.

Your area, your sports

Pick your radius and the sports you care about. You only see games that fit.

Balanced teams

Football, basketball, padel, running… SquadUp balances the teams in one tap, no arguments.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find football players near me?

Download SquadUp, create an open event and set your area. Players nearby who play the same sport discover it and join in one tap.

Is it free to find players for 5-a-side?

Yes, finding players on SquadUp is free. You post your game, footballers nearby can join in a tap, and the app splits the pitch cost so everyone pays their fair share.

Is SquadUp free?

Yes, the app is free on iOS and Android. A service fee only applies to online payments between participants.

Ready to fill your next game?

Download SquadUp and find players near you.