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Changing schedules
Look for nearby people when you have a practical gap between classes, placements or work.
Madrid · students and sport
Find people to play sport with while studying in Madrid
Changing timetables, a new city and an unavailable group can interrupt your routine. MatchSport® helps you discover nearby athletes with shared sports, chat and organise the next training session.
MatchSport® is exclusively for people aged 18 or over. It does not verify student status and is not officially affiliated with any university.
Sport that fits university life
This page is for students who want to keep training without relying on a fixed group or scattered messages.
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A new city
Discover athletes by proximity and sport, including when you have just arrived in Madrid.
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One player missing
Connect with people who share your activity when you need to complete a game or train together.
Different sports in one app
Set the sports you practise. The app prioritises profiles with shared activities and lets you adjust the search radius.
- Padel
- Running
- Football and futsal
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Cycling
- Crossfit and gym
- Swimming
- Climbing
- Yoga and pilates
- Trail running
Search around your area, not an institution
Madrid has several university hubs. Search works through approximate proximity and shared sports; membership of a specific university is not required.
Ciudad Universitaria and Moncloa
The UCM and UPM area, connected to parks, facilities and north-western neighbourhoods.
Cantoblanco
A university area north of Madrid with access to nearby sports facilities.
Vicálvaro
An eastern campus area for finding options without travelling into central Madrid.
Getafe and Leganés
Two southern university hubs with sports activity and metropolitan transport.
Pozuelo and western Madrid
Campuses and student residences where proximity can make training easier to coordinate.
From search to training
1. Set your sports
Choose the activities you actually practise and complete your profile.
2. Adjust proximity
Choose a radius in which meeting is practical for you.
3. Find shared interests
Discover profiles with at least one sport in common.
4. Chat and organise
After matching, use chat to agree on time, place and level.
Safety before meeting
The purpose is sport. MatchSport® includes profile verification, reporting, blocking and moderation tools. Chat in the app before meeting and choose an appropriate place for the first session.
- Adults aged 18+ only
- Reporting and blocking tools
- Chat before meeting
- Approximate location, not public coordinates
- A sports social network, not a dating app
¿Prefieres consultar esta información en español?
Consulta la página en español sobre deporte universitario en Madrid y cómo encontrar compañeros cerca de tu zona.
Deporte universitario en MadridDownload MatchSport® and set your sports
The app is free to download on iOS and Android. Profile, Discover, matching and chat are available without a card; Premium features are optional.
Madrid sports guides
Frequently asked questions
Is MatchSport® an official university app?
No. MatchSport® is an independent sports social network operated by Olvexis App SL. It does not represent UCM, UPM, UAM, UC3M or any other university.
Can I use it if I study in Madrid but live away from campus?
Yes. Search is based on approximate proximity and shared sports, not campus or university membership.
How old do I need to be to use MatchSport®?
You must be 18 or over. Minors may not register or use the service.
Can I find people for padel, running or football?
Yes. MatchSport® supports 18 sports, including padel, running, football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, cycling, crossfit, swimming and trail running.
Is the app free to download?
Yes. MatchSport® is free to download from the App Store and Google Play. Profile, Discover, matching and chat are free; Premium adds optional features.
Is MatchSport® a dating app?
No. It is a sports social network for finding teammates, training and organising games.