Pickup basketball,
without the hassle.
Madrid is a genuine basketball capital — Real Madrid Baloncesto has won a record 11 EuroLeague titles at what's now Movistar Arena, and the city has hosted the Circuito 3x3 CaixaBank street tournament five times since 2012. Find runs in Madrid, organize your squad, track who actually shows up, and build your basketball reputation — all free.
Real pickup runs happen at courts like the Cancha de Lavapiés - home to Nike-backed streetball events - and Pacífico Playground near Retiro, not inside the park itself. Madrid's regional federation, the FBM, organizes more than 2,000 matches every weekend across municipal leagues, and the climate cooperates most of the year - only summer's midday heat and a handful of winter days push games indoors.
The pickup problem
"Need 2 more for tonight"
You're texting three different group chats trying to fill a 5v5 at Pacífico Playground or the Cancha de Lavapiés. 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 means already knowing someone
Real courts like the Cancha de Lavapiés and Pacífico Playground are active, but there's no way to discover who's playing tonight without already being plugged into that circle.
Same people, stale games
Your regular group never changes. You want competitive games with new faces, but there's no way to connect.
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 Madrid. Join existing games or start your own.
Basketball on Wapp — FAQ
Where can I find people to play basketball in Madrid?
Casual basketball in Madrid happens at courts like the Cancha de Lavapiés, known for Nike-backed streetball events, and Pacífico Playground near Retiro - not inside El Retiro park itself, which doesn't actually have public courts. 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, including play organized under the FBM (Federación de Baloncesto de Madrid), which runs more than 2,000 matches every weekend across the region's municipal leagues. 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 Madrid. 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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