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Pickup Sports in Orlando: Where to Play
Pickup games are the best kept social secret in Orlando. No league fees, no commitment, just show up and play. Here's where to find a game.
Pickup soccer in Orlando
Lake Eola's east lawn has a long-running Sunday morning game that's mixed-level and very welcoming. Bring a light and a dark shirt.
Pickup basketball in Orlando
Pickup volleyball in Orlando
For sand volleyball, head to Kissimmee Lakefront Park. The Sunday afternoon game is casual, rotating teams, and ends with a great sunset.
Pickleball in Orlando
Lake Nona has open play on Thursdays and a monthly mixer that's perfect for meeting people. Loaner paddles are usually available. Pickleball Open Play.
Pickup etiquette, quickly
Introduce yourself. Call your own fouls. Rotate in when it's your turn. Bring water for yourself and maybe one extra. Do those four things and you'll be a regular in a month.
Quick Answers
- Where can I find pickup games in Orlando?
- Lake Eola Park has weekly pickup soccer, downtown courts host evening basketball, Kissimmee Lakefront Park has sand volleyball, and Lake Nona runs pickleball open play. Check the Things To Do ORL Event Finder for current times.
- Are pickup games in Orlando free?
- Most pickup soccer, basketball, and volleyball games in Orlando are free. Pickleball open play sometimes has a small fee for court lights.
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