Built Specifically
for Drop-In Sports
From game setup to payments, notifications, and community engagement, PickupHub handles the full lifecycle of drop-in sports. Your team gets complete control with less manual work
and your players get a seamless, modern experience.
Administrative Tools & Features
Create Any Game You Need
Set the sport, format, teams, skill level, age group, location, pricing, and participant limits. Whether it’s 11v11 soccer or a highly specific 5v5 women’s basketball game, you have complete control.
Automated Payments, Refunds & Credits
PickupHub handles all financial processing — including payments, cancellations, credits, refunds, and receipts — so your staff doesn’t have to.
Your Community Database, Fully in Your Control
Access and manage your entire player base. Filter, review history, track participation, and understand who’s engaging with your programs.
Minimums & Automatic Game Cancellation
Set minimum player requirements for any game. If the threshold isn’t met, PickupHub auto-cancels the game, issues credits/refunds, and notifies players instantly.
Real Human Support for Your Players and Recreation Staff
Our in-platform chat is staffed by real people. We answer player questions directly so your team doesn’t have to.
Limit Participation Numbers
Ensure the right number of players show up by setting a maximum capacity for each game. PickupHub prevents over-registration so your field, rink, or court is never overcrowded.
Controlled Registration Windows
Games open for registration on your schedule — for example, exactly 7 days before the game. No more early sign-ups or confusion.
Support for 32 Sports and Growing
Whether your programs include soccer, basketball, hockey, pickleball, volleyball, or niche activities, PickupHub supports 32 sports out of the box — flexible for any facility.
Complete Admin Tools
Everything your team needs to manage games:
- Edit players and manage games
- Moderate game comments
- Update details, times, or locations instantly
- and much more
Youth-Friendly Features
Create age-specific youth games with ease. Parents love the clarity, notifications, and simple sign-up process.
Age-Based Pricing
Set custom pricing for specific age brackets — such as seniors, youth, or adult-only games.
Prioritize Your Local Community
Offer early sign-up windows for residents or members before opening the game to the wider public.
Automated Email & SMS Notifications
PickupHub handles all communication: confirmations, reminders, cancellations, minimum alerts, waitlist promotions, and more.
Smart Waitlists
Admins receive alerts when a waitlist grows, allowing you to add another game to meet demand.
Comprehensive Reporting Tools
Access detailed reports on financial performance, participation trends, scheduling effectiveness, and sport popularity — giving you the insights you need to run stronger drop-in programs.
Support for City Recreation Passes
PickupHub supports your city’s existing pass or discount programs, allowing eligible residents to automatically receive the correct pricing when registering for games.
Community Features
See Who’s Playing Before You Join
Players can view who’s already signed up — one of the biggest drivers of engagement. Seeing teams, and availability helps games self-organize before players even arrive.
The Game Hub
Players see a curated feed of games matched to their interests, availability, and sports preferences. It keeps them active, engaged, and returning week after week.
Flexible Payment Options
Players can pay in the way that works best for them:
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- E-Transfer
- PickupHub Credit
Real Human Support for Your Players
Our in-platform chat is staffed by real people. We answer player questions directly so your team doesn’t have to.
Get Notified When Friends Join
Players receive instant alerts when their friends join a game — a powerful social feature that drives participation and helps fill games faster.
Support for Youth and Family Participation
Parents can add their children to their account, receive personalized game recommendations, and easily manage their family’s schedule through the dedicated Youth Game Hub.
Automated Email & SMS Notifications
PickupHub handles all communication: confirmations, reminders, cancellations, minimum alerts, waitlist promotions, and more.
Buy for a Friend
Players can reserve and purchase spots for friends or family members with one click.
Smart Waitlists
When games fill, players can join a waitlist and get notified automatically if a spot opens.
Game Reminders
Automatic reminders keep turnout consistent and ensure players are prepared.
Built-In Support for Hockey Goalies
Goalies get special visibility and protections — ensuring the position is not exploited and the game is fair and balanced.