Pickup basketball,
without the hassle.
Find runs in Jerusalem, organize your squad, track who actually shows up, and build your basketball reputation — all free.
Liberty Bell Park (Gan HaPa'amon), between the German Colony and Talbiyeh, has open-air courts where games run most evenings, and the court by Gan Sacher's skatepark fills up after work too. Every summer the city hands Safra Square over to the 3x3 Streetball tournament — sixteen courts built for a few days of nonstop games. At nearly 800 meters up in the Judean Hills, the run here stays cooler than Tel Aviv's but pauses around Friday's early sundown, when Shabbat empties out the organized leagues even if the outdoor courts don't.
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 for the post-Shabbat run, then their Saturday-night plans change and they don't. Now you're running 4v5, and nobody's having fun.
Finding good runs is hard
You know Liberty Bell Park and Gan Sacher have runs most evenings, but showing up solo to an unfamiliar court and hoping for a spot isn't much of a plan.
Same people, stale games
Your Tuesday run at the same neighborhood court never changes. You want to try the crowd across town, but there's no way to connect with players you don't already know.
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 Jerusalem. Join existing games or start your own.
Basketball on Wapp — FAQ
Where can I find people to play basketball in Jerusalem?
Casual basketball in Jerusalem happens most reliably at Liberty Bell Park (Gan HaPa'amon), near the German Colony and Talbiyeh, and at the court by Gan Sacher's skatepark — both see pickup runs most evenings. Every July, the city also turns Safra Square into a temporary 16-court venue for the 3x3 Streetball tournament, run with the Israel Basketball Association and FIBA. 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. 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 Jerusalem. 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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