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Benchily

GET OFF THE BENCH.
GET IN THE GAME.

Benchily is the marketplace for spare places in sport. Got a gap in your team? A free slot in your fourball? Post it in 60 seconds — or find a spot and play tonight.

Got a gap? Benchily it. ⚡

25+
Sports
60s
To post a spot
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UK towns
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Excuses left

Areas we support

Pick your part of the world and find a game near you.

One bench. Every sport.

From five-a-side to fourballs — if it's got a spare place, it's on Benchily.

⚽ Football⛳ Golf🎾 Tennis🎾 Padel🏓 Pickleball🏸 Badminton🏸 Squash🏏 Cricket🏀 Basketball🏐 Netball🏑 Hockey🏃 Running

Over 60s? Specialist sports, too

🚶 Walking Football🏉 Touch Rugby🏐 Walking Netball🏏 Walking Cricket🏑 Walking Hockey🎾 Short Tennis🥣 Bowls🧘 Tai Chi

How Benchily works

From empty spot to full game in four steps.

Step 1

Got a gap?

One player short? A spot free in your fourball? Post it in under a minute.

Step 2

Get matched

Nearby players see your spot instantly, ranked by distance, level and urgency.

Step 3

Play with trust

Check reliability, reviews and ability. Approve players or let them join instantly.

Step 4

Game on

Everyone shows up, plays, and reviews. More people playing more sport.

Why teams love Benchily

Built for the realities of grassroots sport.

Last-call urgency

Spots within 4 hours get a 🔥 Last Call badge so they get filled, fast.

Reliability scores

Attendance-tracked reviews build trust. No-shows hurt — showing up scores.

Smart filters

Filter by sport, level, distance, price and timing. Find the right game, fast.

Built-in chat

Message organisers and players inside the app. No phone-number swapping.

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For players

  • ✓ Find games near you, tonight or this weekend
  • ✓ Filter by sport, level, distance and price
  • ✓ Join instantly or request a spot
  • ✓ Build a reliability score as you play
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Accessible sport for all

  • ✓ Every spot and coach lists the access needs they cater for
  • ✓ Find wheelchair-friendly sessions and inclusive fitness classes
  • ✓ Support for visual and hearing impairments, built into search
  • ✓ "Any level — just wanna play" on every sport
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For teams & organisers

  • ✓ Fill last-minute drop-outs in minutes
  • ✓ Post a spot in under 60 seconds
  • ✓ Review players before you approve
  • ✓ Share spots to WhatsApp for viral reach
Find a Pal

Not ready to jump straight in? Find a pal first.

New to a sport, or a bit nervous about turning up alone? Find a Pal lets you share a bit about yourself and chat before you play. Message one-to-one, or start a group chat for runs, walks and everything in between — ideal for building confidence and meeting people at your level.

Example post

"I'm a 25-year-old male looking for other males who are new to running to help my confidence. I live in Reading but happy to drive. Currently doing 5k in 28 mins and want to get down to 20."

Find a Coach

Find a coach who fits your goals.

Browse personal trainers and coaches with full profiles — qualifications, years of experience, specialisms, online or in person, nutrition plans, pricing and availability. Every coach lists the detail so you can choose with confidence.

Example coach profile

SJ

Sarah J. — PT & Nutrition Coach

Level 3 PT · 8 yrs · In person & online

  • ✓ Qualifications: Level 3 PT, Precision Nutrition L1
  • ✓ Specialisms: Fat loss, strength, running
  • ✓ Nutrition & training plans available
  • ✓ From £35 per session · Birmingham & online

Players are getting off the bench

"Posted a spot at 6pm, full by 6:20. Benchily is magic."

Tom, Worcester · ⚽ Football

"Filled my fourball for Saturday in ten minutes. Genuinely."

Priya, Birmingham · ⛳ Golf

"Found a padel game Tuesday night 5 mins from my flat."

Jack, London · 🎾 Padel

Your next game
is waiting.

Join Benchily and start playing more sport this week. It's free to join.