Network.irl is turning Pickleball and Padel into Chembur’s Favourite Way to Make Friends
Forget exchanging business cards over lukewarm coffee. A growing community called Network.irl is betting that the best way to meet new people is with a paddle or a racket in your hand.
Built around social sports like pickleball, padel and badminton, Network.irl organises regular games every week, along with tournaments and mini leagues across Chembur and Ghatkopar. Whether you want a casual rally after work or a bit of friendly competition on the weekend, there’s a game for you.
What sets it apart is the idea of showing up again and again. Unlike a one-off networking event, where you meet someone once and never see them again, Network.irl gives you a community you can keep coming back to, week after week and month after month. As the group puts it, strangers become teammates, teammates become friends, and your network grows naturally.
It’s a simple formula: good sports, great company and good vibes. You don’t need to be a pro, just someone who’s up for a game and a chat.
New to the area, bored of the same weekend plans, or just looking to get moving with people who actually turn up? This might be your crowd.
Come for the sport. Stay for the people. Build your network IRL.