Facility Management & Court Booking Software for Sports Clubs
Run courts, fields, and multi-use spaces on one live calendar โ online court reservations, member scheduling, open play booking, public booking pages, Stripe payments, and utilization analytics. The sports facility management software built for directors who'd rather fill prime time than fight double-bookings.
| 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court 1 | Member | Public | Open | Member | ||
| Court 2 | Public | Open | Member | Public | Open | |
| Court 3โ4 | Open | Open Play | Member | Open | ||
| Field A | Open | Public | Maintenance | |||
Court booking & facility scheduling software for every sport
From single-court studios to 30-court complexes โ flat pricing, not per court.
What is sports facility management software?
Sports facility management software is an all-in-one platform that manages court and field reservations, prevents scheduling conflicts, handles online court reservations and public booking pages, collects payments, enforces membership tiers and drop-in rates, supports open play booking, schedules seasonal blocks and maintenance closures, and reports on court utilization and revenue โ from a single login. Waresport is a sports facility and club management platform that covers all of this โ for pickleball, tennis, padel, basketball, multi-sport complexes, and more โ alongside registrations, team management, and member communications.
See it live in 30 minutesEmpty prime time isn't a marketing problem โ it's an ops problem
Facility directors waste hours every week on problems that software should handle automatically.
One facility OS โ not a booking widget bolted onto a spreadsheet
Every tool your facility needs, designed to work together from day one.
Set up your online court reservation system in under 2 hours
No developer. No IT tickets. Your courts start accepting online bookings the same day.
Configure courts & rates
Add your courts, convertible configurations, member rates, guest rates, priority windows, and cancellation rules. All in one place โ no code.
Share your booking link or embed the widget
Copy your public court booking URL or drop the embeddable widget on your website. Members and guests see live availability and book 24/7.
Bookings & payments run automatically
Members book via the member app. Guests book via the public page. Stripe collects payment. Cancellation and no-show rules enforce themselves. You watch utilization go up.
Track court utilization & revenue
Per-court, per-day, per-time-slot analytics. Know which courts earn the most, when prime time really is, and where to add open play to fill gaps.
Waresport vs CourtReserve โ the comparison clubs ask for
CourtReserve is a strong, court-count-priced tennis and pickleball club operations platform. It has deep tennis ladder, round-robin, and POS programming. Waresport is a flat, athlete-priced club and facility OS that includes courts as one module alongside registrations, team management, memberships, and communications โ better suited for multi-sport facilities and clubs that want one platform for the whole operation. Pricing models differ fundamentally: CourtReserve charges by court count (8/16/32 courts per tier); Waresport charges by athlete count regardless of court count.
Sources: courtreserve.com/pricing (Sep 2026), waresport.com/pricing.
| Feature | Waresport | CourtReserve |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per athlete (flat, regardless of courts) | Per court count (tiered) |
| Entry plan / price | Team: $69.99/mo (up to 75 athletes) | Launch: $199/mo or $159/mo annual (8 courts)* |
| Mid plan / price | Club: $129.99/mo (up to 300 athletes) | Advance: $369/mo or $329/mo annual (16 courts)* |
| Upper plan / price | Elite: $199.99/mo (up to 600 athletes) | Momentum: $549/mo or $499/mo annual (32 courts)* |
| Court booking | Included in all plans | Included in all plans* |
| Member / mobile app | Included member app (no extra fee) | Plans include 'Powered by CourtReserve' co-branded app; branded app: $499 one-time setup + 1-year contract |
| Flex Leagues | Contact Waresport | $99/mo add-on |
| Integrations (select) | Included; contact for list | $25/mo each (DUPR, WPR, USTA Connect, Access Control, etc.) |
| Multi-sport club OS | Full club OS โ courts + registrations + teams + comms | Strong tennis/pickleball operations platform* |
| Tennis ladder / programming depth | Growing; multi-sport first | Strong โ a known strength for tennis/pickleball clubs |
| Setup / migration | Free white-glove migration, live in under 7 days | Contact vendor |
| Money-back / contract | 60-day money-back, month-to-month | Subscription-based; contact vendor for terms |
* Source: courtreserve.com/pricing (retrieved Sep 2026). Pricing and features may change; verify with the vendor. Waresport is not affiliated with CourtReserve.
Who should stay on CourtReserve โ and who should switch
- You run an established tennis or tennis+pickleball club that relies on ladders, round robins, and deep POS programming every week
- You're on a court-count plan that fits your facility size and you're happy with how it works today
- You don't need a broader club OS โ no youth registrations, travel teams, or multi-sport programs outside of tennis
- You run pickleball, padel, or a multi-sport facility and want courts + registrations + waivers + a parent/member app under one login
- You're being pushed into a higher CourtReserve court tier as your facility grows, and you're looking at a bigger monthly bill just to add courts
- You want a single platform for the full club โ facility booking, youth programs, team management, comms, and membership โ not a court tool plus a stack of adjacent tools
Flat facility pricing โ not priced per court
One price per athlete tier. Add as many courts as you run โ your bill doesn't change. Need more than 1,200 athletes, or want no cap at all? Custom pricing is available with no athlete restrictions.
- โCourt & facility booking included
- โPublic booking links
- โStripe payments
- โMember app
- โEverything in Team
- โConvertible courts
- โUtilization analytics
- โMulti-venue support
- โFree migration
- โEverything in Club
- โPriority support
- โAdvanced reporting
An 8-court club on Waresport Club plan: $129.99/mo ($1,560/yr). The same club on CourtReserve Launch (8 courts, as listed at courtreserve.com/pricing, Sep 2026): $199/mo ($2,388/yr) or $159/mo billed annually ($1,908/yr). Illustrated annual difference: $348โ$828/yr for this plan comparison. Add-ons (integrations, Flex Leagues, branded app) are priced separately on CourtReserve and may change the total. This is a list-price illustration only โ not a guarantee of your actual savings. Verify current pricing at each vendor before deciding.
Sources: courtreserve.com/pricing (Sep 2026), waresport.com/pricing. Processing fees (Stripe + platform fee) apply on both platforms and are not included in this comparison. Prices may vary; contact vendors for custom quotes.
Also comparing PodPlay?
PodPlay publicly describes monthly fees ranging from approximately $30 to $350 per court depending on tier, with plan names including Basic, Basic+, Professional/Pro, Autonomous, and Autonomous+ (source: podplay.app/pickleball-court-reservation-system FAQ and help.podplay.app, Sep 2026). Higher tiers include hardware such as scoreboards, video, and door access โ PodPlay is a software-plus-hardware stack, not a purely software comparison.
Waresport is a software-only, flat athlete-priced club and facility OS. If you run a facility where automated hardware (autonomous courts, scoreboards, access control) is part of the solution you're evaluating, PodPlay's hardware stack may be relevant. If you want software-only club management at a predictable flat monthly rate that covers your whole club operation โ not just courts โ Waresport is built for that.
Sources: podplay.app/pickleball-court-reservation-system (FAQ section, Sep 2026); help.podplay.app/en/articles/1221185 (Sep 2026). PodPlay pricing and tier names may change; verify directly with PodPlay before deciding. A 12-month initial term with 90 days' cancellation notice is described in PodPlay's public FAQ as of Sep 2026.
Comparing other facility management platforms?
Clubs researching sports facility management software often evaluate these platforms alongside Waresport. Here's an honest at-a-glance summary โ click through for the full comparison.
Strong tennis & pickleball club platform with deep ladder, round-robin, and POS programming. Priced per court count (Launch $199/mo for 8 courts through Momentum $549/mo for 32 courts as of Sep 2026 โ courtreserve.com/pricing). Best fit for established tennis/pickleball clubs on court-count pricing.
Per-court platform ($30โ$350/court/mo depending on tier, per podplay.app FAQ, Sep 2026) with higher tiers including autonomous hardware โ scoreboards, video, door access. Best fit for facilities evaluating a software + hardware stack rather than software-only management.
Full comparisonSports and fitness facility management platform covering scheduling, memberships, POS, and staff management. Often used by fitness clubs and multi-use sports complexes. Waresport differentiates with flat athlete-based pricing and a youth sports + club OS built around court facilities.
Court booking and club management software with a focus on racquet sports โ tennis, racquetball, squash, and similar. Often chosen by single-sport racquet clubs. Waresport is a stronger fit for multi-sport facilities or clubs that need a full club OS beyond court scheduling.
Recreation and parks management software used by municipal rec departments, park districts, and community centers for facility reservations and program registration. Waresport is a better fit for private sports clubs and facilities that need athlete-centric club management alongside court booking.
- โFlat pricing by athlete โ not per court
- โCourts + full club OS in one login
- โFree migration, live in under 7 days
- โMulti-sport: pickleball, tennis, padel & more
- โ60-day money-back, no long-term contract
Competitor descriptions are based on publicly available information. Always verify features and pricing with each vendor. Waresport is not affiliated with any platform listed above.
Built for any court, field, or multi-use space
Switching from CourtReserve or another booking tool
Most facilities are live in under 7 days. Free white-glove migration โ no data cleanup required on your end.
Real facilities. Real results.
"Waresport lets us run our facility bookings and club program from one platform โ no more switching between tools."
Shirur Cricket Centre, Sydney
"Finally a platform that handles our facility side and our club side together โ exactly what we needed in Dallas."
22 Yards Dallas, Texas
Frequently asked questions
What is sports facility management software?
What is the best court booking software for sports clubs?
How does Waresport compare to CourtReserve?
How much does CourtReserve cost?
How much does Waresport's facility management software cost?
Does Waresport charge facilities according to the number of courts?
Does Waresport include public booking without login?
How do convertible courts prevent double-bookings?
Can we run multi-venue / multi-sport?
What payment methods are supported?
How long does migration from CourtReserve take?
Do you offer a free trial?
Who should stay on CourtReserve?
What is an online court reservation system?
What is sports facility scheduling software?
What is pickleball court booking software?
How does open play booking work for sports facilities?
Can I embed a court booking widget on my website?
What is court utilization software and why does it matter?
What is field booking software?
How does a court booking system handle multiple sports and configurations?
What is gym court booking software?
What features should I look for in sports facility management software?
Book your free 30-min demo
Map your courts, membership rates, and public booking live. Free migration plan if you're switching from CourtReserve or another tool.
What happens on your 30-min call
- We map your exact courts, configurations, and pricing rules live in Waresport
- You see public booking and member scheduling working for your facility โ not a generic demo
- If switching, we scope your migration and give you a timeline and free migration plan
- You leave with a go-live date โ most facilities are live within 7 days
Free setup, free migration, 60-day money-back guarantee. No long-term contract.
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Competitor information on this page is based on publicly available pages as of the date noted (Sep 2026). Features and pricing change; verify current information directly with each vendor before making a purchasing decision. Waresport is not affiliated with CourtReserve or PodPlay. Sources: courtreserve.com/pricing (Sep 2026); podplay.app/pickleball-court-reservation-system FAQ and help.podplay.app/en/articles/1221185 (Sep 2026). Example data shown in the facility grid above is illustrative only and does not represent actual results.