Pickup basketball,
without the hassle.
Amsterdam calls itself the Netherlands' 3x3 capital, hosting a FIBA 3x3 World Tour stop and its own Streetball Masters tournament every year. Find runs at real courts like Museumplein, Oosterpark, and De Oeverlanden, organize your squad, track who actually shows up, and build your basketball reputation — all free.
Basketball Nederland, the national federation, calls it the country's fastest-growing sport - clubs like AMVJ Basketball, the Netherlands' oldest, and BC Apollo Amsterdam are seeing waiting lists as a result. Outdoor courts stay playable through roughly 130 rainy days spread across the year, but a hard freeze can shut pickup down until players move indoors.
The pickup problem
"Need 2 more for tonight"
You're texting three different group chats trying to fill a 5v5. Half the people left on read. Game time is in two hours.
Flakes kill the run
Someone says they're pulling up, then ghosts. Now you're running 4v5, and nobody's having fun.
Finding good runs is hard
Real pickup runs happen at courts like Museumplein, Oosterpark, and De Oeverlanden, but there's no shared way to know who's showing up where tonight without already knowing someone.
Same people, stale games
With basketball growing fast enough that Dutch clubs now run waiting lists, there are more players around than ever - you just have no way to connect with the new faces outside your regular group.
Get runs organized in minutes
Post a run instantly
Set the court, time, and spots available. Local players see it on the map and can request to join.
One-tap RSVP
Players confirm with a single tap. No more "who's in?" messages. The headcount updates live.
Fill spots from nearby hoopers
When someone drops, publish the open spot. Nearby basketball players can see it and fill in.
Reliability scores
Track who shows up and who flakes. Over time, build a reputation that gets you into better runs.
Manage your league team
Full roster management, squad organization, and season scheduling for organized basketball.
Discover courts & games
Open the map and find open runs, teams, and players in Amsterdam. Join existing games or start your own.
Basketball on Wapp — FAQ
Where can I find people to play basketball in Amsterdam?
Casual basketball in Amsterdam happens at courts like Museumplein, Oosterpark, Sarphatipark, and De Oeverlanden by the Nieuwe Meer - not Vondelpark, which doesn't actually have hoops. Wapp won't just point you to a location - open the Around Me map to see actual games, teams, and players nearby, and request to join or start your own.
Can I use Wapp for pickup basketball and league games?
Yes. Amsterdam is home to AMVJ Basketball, the Netherlands' oldest club, and hosts its own Streetball Masters 3x3 tournament each year with around 70 teams. Wapp works for both casual pickup runs and organized league teams - set your event format, player count, and let people RSVP.
How do I find basketball games near me?
Open the "Around Me" map in Wapp. You'll see open games, teams, and players in Amsterdam. Tap any to see details and request to join.
Is Wapp free for basketball teams?
Yes. Creating events, managing your squad, tracking attendance, and finding games is completely free.
How does the reliability score work?
Every time you RSVP and show up, your reliability increases. Flake on a game, and it drops. Over time, organizers can see who's dependable.
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