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Find Sportbuddies in Berlin

Never do sport alone again.

Movida connects you with people who are up for your sport.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars on the App Store
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars on Google Play
  • 30 sports
  • Free
Real meetups from the community
Sound familiar?

Know this kind of evening?

  1. You really feel like playing beach volleyball.

  2. Everyone in the group cancels.

  3. You’re back on the sofa.

It’s not you. You just haven’t met the right people yet.

Group chat among friends where everyone cancels
With Movida

Same evening. With Movida.

  1. You really feel like playing beach volleyball.

  2. New people nearby say they’re in.

  3. You’re all standing in the sand.

No more talking anyone into it. The right people are already there.

Event chat in Movida where three people say they’re in
From the community in Berlin

Every photo was taken at a meetup through Movida. No models, no stock photos.

Features

What Movida does for you.

Find people, meet up, keep going. That’s what these three features are for.

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  1. Match. Find your people.

    You choose your sport and level. Movida shows you people who match.

    • 30 sports, every level
    • Make plans right in the chat
    Partner search in the Movida app: profile card with sport, level and city
  2. Meet. Meet up in person.

    On the map you’ll find events, classes and discounts all over Berlin. Join one or create your own event.

    • Open spots at a glance
    • Discounts at Berlin sports providers
    Map in the Movida app with events, classes and discounts in Berlin
  3. Move. Keep it going.

    Every meetup earns you points (XP) and you level up. Meet up every week and your streak grows.

    • Points and levels
    • Weekly streak and leaderboard
    Profile in the Movida app with level, XP, streak and ranking among friends

Match. Find your people.

You choose your sport and level. Movida shows you people who match.

  • 30 sports, every level
  • Make plans right in the chat

Meet. Meet up in person.

On the map you’ll find events, classes and discounts all over Berlin. Join one or create your own event.

  • Open spots at a glance
  • Discounts at Berlin sports providers

Move. Keep it going.

Every meetup earns you points (XP) and you level up. Meet up every week and your streak grows.

  • Points and levels
  • Weekly streak and leaderboard
Partner search in the Movida app: profile card with sport, level and city
How it works

From the sofa to sport.

Three steps and you’re in.

  1. 01

    Get the app

    Free for iPhone and Android. Your profile is ready in two minutes.

  2. 02

    Pick sport and level

    Say what you play, how good you are and when you’re free.

  3. 03

    Say yes and show up

    Join an event or make a plan in the chat. Then you meet up and play.

Reviews

What others say.

  • 5.0 on the App Store
  • 4.2 on Google Play
  • Thomas Bartsch

    Google Play ·

    Wie geil ist das denn. Ich finde, is eine echt userfreundliche app. Freu mich auf mehr Kontakte und Entwicklung... Und finde es cool, dass das Team hier auf mein Feedback und Wünsche eingeht. Weiter so!

    Reply from the Movida team

    Movida team ·

    Hi Thomas, dein „wie geil ist das denn“ hat bei uns heute für gute Laune gesorgt. Vielen Dank dafür. Dass du merkst, wie ernst wir euer Feedback nehmen, freut uns besonders, denn genau so wollen wir arbeiten. LG Movida Team 💚

  • Kaffee1481

    App Store ·

    Perfekte Umsetzung

    Sehr coole Leute bereits kennengelernt. Macht wirklich Spaß

    Reply from the Movida team

    Movida team ·

    Hi Kaffee1481, wow, danke dir für die Bewertung! „Sehr coole Leute bereits kennengelernt.“ Genau dafür haben wir Movida gebaut. Falls dir was auffällt, was wir besser machen können, schreib uns gerne auf Instagram @movida.community. LG Erik, Movida Team 💚

  • Jessy_019

    App Store ·

    Perfect for finding a sports partner for yourself!! ☺️

    I’m supposed to go to the gym and also play tennis, and I need a sports partner for that. Movida helped me a lot!! 😍 Also, I love the UI/UX design of this app, and it’s always an interesting experience whenever I use it :)

    Reply from the Movida team

    Movida team ·

    Hi Jessy, thank you so much for the kind words! We're super happy that Movida is helping you find partners for the gym and tennis. That's exactly what we built it for. And it means a lot that you love the UI/UX, we put a lot of care into it. If you ever have ideas or feedback, hit us up on Instagram @movida.community. Have fun out there! LG Erik, Movida Team 💚

  • Max

    Google Play ·

    Sehr stabile App zum connecten

    Reply from the Movida team

    Movida team ·

    Stabil und einfach zum Connecten, genau das war unser Ziel. Danke dir, Max. Falls dir etwas fehlt oder ein Bug findest, sag uns gerne Bescheid.

  • Laszlo_96

    App Store ·

    Top

    Sehr coole Idee und gut umgesetzt!

    Reply from the Movida team

    Movida team ·

    Hi Laszlo, vielen Dank für die Bewertung! 🙏 Freut uns riesig, dass dir die Idee gefällt und wir es gut umgesetzt haben. Genau das war unser Ziel. Falls du Wünsche oder Ideen hast, was wir noch besser machen können: schreib uns gerne auf Instagram @movida.community. LG Erik, Movida Team 💚

Common worries

What’s been holding you back.

  • “My friends never have time.”

    With Movida

    The map shows you when and where events are happening. Pick one that fits your day.

  • “I’m new to Berlin.”

    With Movida

    On the map you’ll find events from the community. That’s how you quickly meet people from your neighbourhood.

  • “Am I even good enough?”

    With Movida

    You set your level and meet people who match you. Beginners are welcome.

  • “I don’t want a dating app.”

    With Movida

    Movida is all about sport. Anyone looking for something else can be reported and banned.

  • “Nobody plays my sport.”

    With Movida

    Movida has 30 sports. You’ll find people for each one, even for cricket or chess.

    • Ball sports

      12
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Volleyball
      • Beach volleyball
      • Handball
      • Cricket
      • Tennis
      • Table tennis
      • Badminton
      • Squash
      • Padel
      • Pickleball
    • Running and endurance

      3
      • Running
      • Hiking
      • Cycling
    • Fitness and strength

      6
      • Fitness
      • Calisthenics
      • Yoga
      • Pilates
      • Boxing
      • Dancing
    • Water sports

      4
      • Swimming
      • Surfing
      • Diving
      • Sailing
    • Winter sports

      2
      • Skiing
      • Snowboarding
    • More

      3
      • Bouldering
      • Billiards
      • Chess
Safety

Safe from day one.

You decide who you meet. And we keep an eye out too.

  • Report and block

    Report or block someone right from their profile. Blocked people can’t see you any more.

  • Quick review

    We usually review reports within 24 hours. If someone breaks the rules, we ban the account.

  • Women only or men only

    If you like, you can meet only in groups of women or only with men.

  • Chats disappear

    The app deletes event chats automatically 24 hours after the event. Nothing hangs around for ever.

  • Public places first

    Meet in a public place the first time: on the court, in the park or at the sports hall.

  • Clear rules

    Movida is for ages 18 and up. Respect, no harassment, no spam: our rules apply to everyone.

Read the terms of use
Honest answers

Your questions, honestly answered.

  • Are these real people?

    Yes. Every profile shows a photo, sports and level. The photos and video on this page were taken at meetups through Movida. The chats above are examples.

  • Does it cost anything?

    No. Movida is free. There’s no subscription and no hidden costs.

More questions

Is Movida a dating app?

No. Movida is about sport. Anyone looking for something else is in the wrong place and can be reported.

Which cities is Movida in?

Movida started in Berlin. Other cities aren’t on board yet. Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know as soon as it launches in your city.

Join the waitlist
Which sports are there?

30 sports, from beach volleyball, padel and table tennis to running, yoga and bouldering, all the way to swimming and chess. Missing your sport? Just let us know.

Do I need to be good already?

No. Beginner or pro, everyone is welcome at Movida. Your level helps you find people who match you.

How do I find people at my level?

In your profile, you set your level for each sport. The app then suggests people and events that match.

How old do I need to be?

18 or older. You confirm this when you sign up.

Can I create my own events?

Yes. You create an event on the map, others see it and join.

What happens to my data?

We don’t sell your data or share it for advertising. The app data is stored on servers in the EU. You’ll find everything else in the privacy policy.

The team

Three students versus the sofa.

We’re three bachelor’s students from Berlin. Between lectures and exams, we build Movida. Because we know first-hand how hard it is to find people for your sport.

  • Portrait of Erik Billhardt

    Erik Billhardt

    Founder, app and product

    Bachelor’s in Business Informatics

  • Portrait of Monika Skripnik

    Monika Skripnik

    Content and social media

    Bachelor’s in Communication Design

  • Portrait of Niklas Haselmann

    Niklas Haselmann

    Sales and partnerships

    Bachelor’s in Business Administration

“Movida is our passion project. We want to give something back. Because sport is more than health: sport is where friendships begin.”
Erik, Monika and Niklas
More about us

Want to help us make Movida bigger? Join us

Match. Meet. Move.

Your people are already here.

Download Movida for free and find your first Sportbuddy.