Boston is a city where sports are as woven into the culture as seafood and cobblestone streets. Locals know that finding a place to play — whether it’s for hockey, basketball, or the latest obsession, pickleball — can be a challenge.
CatchCorner announced its expansion into the Boston market this spring, marking its 12th North American city and a significant milestone for the emerging sports facility booking platform.
Often called the “Airbnb for sports,” the app is backed by Sports Illustrated and allows users to reserve everything from ice rinks to tennis courts on an hourly basis. Available on iOS, Android, and desktop, CatchCorner offers a seamless booking experience that rivals OpenTable, allowing users to skip the phone calls and logistics to book a ready-to-go sports space in seconds.
Prominent facilities like Bridgewater Ice Arena, Boston Sports Institute, and New England Premier Sportsplex were among the first to partner with the platform, making it easier for players to secure top-notch practice spaces.
CatchCorner CEO Jonathan Azouri shares that the platform now features nearly 100 sports facilities of all sizes across Boston and surrounding areas. His aim is to bring in fresh clientele for these venues and help boost revenue during traditionally slow times.
Given the deep sports culture in Massachusetts, CatchCorner’s growth in the region seems like a natural fit. Azouri notes that Boston’s sports community has embraced the platform enthusiastically, and he’s optimistic about CatchCorner’s long-term impact.
In August, the platform partnered with FMC Ice Sports, adding 20 rinks across Massachusetts to its offerings. Notable locations like Raynham IcePlex and Veterans Memorial Rink, both within a short drive from downtown Boston, make it easier than ever for ice sports enthusiasts to book quality rink time.
It’s hard to go far in Massachusetts without spotting someone in a Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox, or Patriots jersey, making it tough to crown any single sport as the state’s favorite. Even Azouri admits that the bookings are “pretty even” across the board.
“CatchCorner is seeing rising demand for basketball, hockey, volleyball, soccer, tennis, and pickleball,” he says.
The app’s expansion reflects a shift in sports culture, where technology plays an increasing role in connecting communities. While online booking isn’t new to hospitality and travel, sports have been slower to adapt — something CatchCorner is helping to change.
As more facilities join and users become familiar with its convenience, CatchCorner’s future in Boston looks bright.
“We already have an additional 30 facilities set to onboard in the early months of the new year,” says Azouri. “Our ultimate goal is to enhance accessibility and options for users, ensuring Boston residents have more choices to stay active and enjoy their favorite sports.”
For Boston’s vibrant sports community, the platform’s expansion brings more options for players to discover and book the facilities they need, making it easier than ever to stay active in a city that thrives on its love of sports.
“We’re excited to keep this momentum going,” says Azouri, as CatchCorner continues to bring greater accessibility and convenience to Boston’s sports scene.
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