Yoyo Sports is a recreational sports platform that helps young adults in Addis Ababa find and join organized games, leagues, and social mixers through a single mobile app. The platform handles venue bookings, session scheduling, and payments, while providing hosts and referees to ensure every game is organized and welcoming. With over 2,400 players already using the service, it offers football, basketball, volleyball, and running across quality pitches and courts throughout the city.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Young adults in Addis Ababa face significant barriers to participating in recreational sports, including the difficulty of finding consistent playing partners, securing quality venues, and coordinating schedules. This fragmentation discourages regular physical activity and limits opportunities for social connection through sports.
Solution
Yoyo Sports provides a mobile platform that consolidates the entire recreational sports experience into one simple app. Users can browse available sessions across multiple sports, register and pay for their spot in seconds, and receive instant confirmation of venue, time, and team details. The platform secures quality pitches and courts across the city, eliminating the need for individual venue bookings. Every session is supported by trained hosts and referees who manage the game logistics, ensuring a safe, fair, and organized experience. The platform also fosters community by allowing players to show up solo and leave with new friends and teammates, with options ranging from casual drop-in games to season-long leagues and tournaments.
Target Audience
Primary users are young adults in Addis Ababa seeking accessible, organized recreational sports opportunities, ranging from casual players to those interested in joining structured leagues and tournaments.
Features
- Multi-sport session discovery covering football, basketball, volleyball, running, and more
- In-app registration and payment system with transparent per-session or per-season pricing
- Pre-secured premium venues across Addis Ababa, removing the need for individual court or pitch bookings
- Trained hosts and referees assigned to every session to ensure organization, safety, and fair play
- Flexible scheduling options including weeknight games, weekend sessions, drop-ins, and full-season leagues
- Inclusive community design welcoming all skill levels, with social mixers specifically structured to encourage new connections