How to Use Sportal

Get started in minutes. Create your account, join teams, organize events, and find pickup games in your area.

Create Your Account

Download the app and set up your profile

Download the app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store
Tap "Sign Up" and enter your email address and create a password
Complete your profile with your name and phone number
Enable notifications so you don't miss event invitations

Join or Create a Roster

Connect with your team or start your own

Joining an Existing Roster

Get the roster code from your team manager (6-character code)
Tap "Join Roster" on your home screen
Enter the roster code and tap "Join"
You'll now see team events and can chat with teammates

Creating Your Own Roster

Tap "Create Roster" from your home screen
Choose roster type: Team Roster or Pickup Roster
Add details: Name, sport, and description
Share your roster code with people you want to invite
Manage members by assigning roles and ranks

Team vs Pickup Rosters

Team Rosters (Advanced)

• Perfect for organized teams and leagues
• Create position tags (Forward, Goalie, etc.)
• Track member roles and status
• Send targeted invitations by position

Pickup Rosters (Simple)

• Great for casual pickup groups
• Simple ranked member lists
• Easy to organize and manage
• Perfect for regular pickup games

Create an Event

Organize games, practices, or tournaments

Tap "Create Event" from your roster or home screen
Choose whether to make it public: public events are discoverable by anyone
Add event details: name, description, date, time, sport, max players
Set the location: search for venues or enter a custom address
Choose contact info settings: show/hide your contact info to attendees
Publish the event and start inviting players

Private Events

Best for team practices and roster-only games

• Only visible to your roster members
• Invite entire roster or specific players
• Great for team practices and league games

Public Events

Perfect for pickup games and meeting new players

• Discoverable by players in your area
• Anyone can request to join
• Ideal for pickup games and casual play

Invite Players

Get your teammates to join your events

Inviting from Your Roster

Open your event and go to "Send Invitations"
Choose a roster:
- Team Roster: invite all, use tag-based distribution, or send by ranked list
- Pickup Roster: invite all players based on ranked list
Send invitations — players receive push notifications

Manual Invites

For players not on the app yet

Tap "Share Invite" on your event
Choose text message, email, or social media
Send the invitation link to players
They can respond via web without the app

Auto-Progression

Never worry about finding enough players

• When someone declines, the next person is automatically invited
• Set your event to unlimited or specific player limits
• Track responses in real-time

Find Pickup Games

Discover games and events in your area

Don't have a roster yet? No problem! Use Sportal to find pickup games and events that other people have organized in your area.

Tap "Explore" from the dashboard tab
Set your preferences: distance radius (1-25 miles) and sport type
Browse available games — see location, time, and player count
Tap on an event to see details and join instantly

Location-Based

Find games within walking distance or across the city

Real-Time Info

See how many players have joined and spots available

Smart Notifications

Get alerts about games that match your interests

Quick Tips

Best Practices

• Respond quickly to invitations — spots fill up fast
• Update your status if your plans change
• Use the chat feature to coordinate with players
• Be punctual — other players are counting on you
• Have fun and welcome new players

Power User Tips

• Enable location services for better game recommendations
• Join multiple rosters for different sports or skill levels
• Create recurring events for your regular weekly games
• Use position tags to organize your team roster
• Share roster codes with friends to build your community