MVP · COMPETE GAMES
Want to play pickup?
Find your game.
Compete is the hub for exploring and hosting pickup games, sporting events and tournaments near you. It's for casual and competitive players alike. We partner with parks, arenas, fitness centers, and universities to fill their courts and grow their communities.
Hear it from the founder
A walkthrough of Compete, in under two minutes.
Press play for a narrated tour of the app, from finding a game on the map to building your athlete profile.
- Any sport
- Basketball to Hockey
- Any level
- Casual to All-star
- Any venue
- Parks, gyms, arenas
Carson Gelatka
Founder & Manager, IU Innovates
The problem
You show up.
The game might not.
Unpredictable turnout
Athletes arrive at rec facilities or pickup times without knowing who will be there and whether enough people will be there to play.
Unreliable coordination
Players organize games only for others to cancel or not show up.
Compete aims to solve these problems by allowing players to see who plans to attend a game, coordinate participation, and limit no-shows through an in-app attendance and reliability system.
The product · Compete Games
Real app. Real screens.
Ready for the field.
01 — Discover
Every game near you, on one map.
02 — Trust
Rated arenas. Rated hosts. Real reviews.
03 — Host
Spin up a game in seconds.
MVP feature set
Everything you need to find or host the right game.
Discover nearby games
A live map of pickup games, events, and tournaments within your chosen radius.
Filter to your fit
Minimum arena rating, minimum host rating, skill level, attendee type, and privacy.
Ratings that keep play honest
A simple, integral rating system for players, hosts, and arenas maintains integrity.
Host your own
Public or private, max players, required skill levels, and your chosen arena — your rules.
Real-time & social
Push notifications and invites let friends join your game, or you theirs, instantly.
Future Expansion: Compete+
Rankings, local & global leaderboards, skill-based matchmaking, and win-loss verification.
Inside the app
Designed for the players.
Meet up. Make friends. Play the sports you love.
Compete keeps communities respectful, honest, and fun to allow for a safer, more welcoming experience for everyone who steps onto your court.