When the small yet mighty sports facility booking app CatchCorner launched its services in LA last year, they could not anticipate the devastating wildfires that hit Southern California in January.
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed, and events like the Oscars were delayed. It felt like things in the city wouldn’t be back to “normal” for a long time.
With the fires contained, and the start of the spring season, LA’s sports scene is bouncing back. Athletes, weekend warriors, and fitness enthusiasts are eager to return to their favorite facilities—but securing a spot at a top-tier venue has never been easy.
That’s where CatchCorner comes in. By streamlining the booking process and making access to premium sports spaces more convenient than ever, the app is helping Angelenos get back in the game.
“By partnering with these venues, we’re not only bringing in more customers and boosting revenue but also ensuring these spaces are fully utilized by the community,” says CatchCorner CEO Jonathan Azouri. “In other cities where we’ve launched this year, some venues experienced a 65% increase in bookings, so the potential in LA is massive.”
Azouri reveals that one of the newest additions to the platform is Galaxy Park in Carson. Situated within Dignity Health Sports Park—the home stadium of the LA Galaxy—the sports complex features eight pickleball courts, four padel courts, five 5v5 soccer fields, and three futsal courts.
And if there’s one thing the people of Carson love, it’s soccer.
With CatchCorner, booking a game is easier than ever. Instead of calling the facility or navigating clunky websites, users can instantly reserve a spot with just a few taps—similar to how you’d book a table on Resy. By cutting out the middleman and streamlining the process, the app eliminates wait times, reduces scheduling hassles, and ensures that players can focus on the game rather than the logistics.
Players can reserve one-hour pickleball sessions for just $12, while soccer fields can be secured for $67.50 per hour, making access to top-tier sports facilities both simple and convenient.
“Galaxy Park is the perfect place to play. It has great facilities, year-round sunshine, and a cool ocean breeze which is what makes sports in SoCal so special,” says Azouri.
Less than 20 miles from downtown LA in Torrance, Kinecta Soccer Center is another state-of-the-art facility backed by the LA Galaxy and now on the CatchCorner app. The facility offers a mix of hard-court futsal and turf soccer fields, providing a first-class playing experience for soccer enthusiasts across the county.
It’s also a haven for young players, with a strong focus on giving back to the community by offering programs and opportunities for local kids to develop their skills and love for the game.
Here, indoor volleyball courts can be reserved on an hourly basis starting at $75, while the indoor soccer fields can be booked for as little as $70 an hour depending on the time of day.
Azouri tells the media that all bookings are dictated by the facilities themselves.
“They have their own set prices, rates, whether it’s dynamic or static, that’s dictated by them on a real-time basis,” he says.
While the Sports Illustrated-backed platform features top-tier venues like Galaxy Park, SRGN Studios, and Anaheim Ice for hockey enthusiasts, CatchCorner also partners with smaller, family-owned businesses and community-focused facilities.
The app even includes unconventional spaces, such as public and private schools and sanctuaries. For instance, First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood and Los Angeles Christian School have teamed up with CatchCorner to make their basketball courts available to the public.
By making premium facilities and unique spaces more accessible to everyone, CatchCorner is helping locals rediscover their love for sports, while supporting businesses of all sizes.
Whatever happens in Los Angeles, the love for sports remains unwavering. CatchCorner ensures that, no matter the circumstance, local venues stay accessible and ready for the community to enjoy.
Written in partnership with Tom White
