By: Natalie Brown
CatchCorner, a startup hailing from Toronto and New York, has recently broadened its horizons to encompass the sprawling expanse of the greater Los Angeles area.
This bold move signifies its inaugural step into the dynamic West Coast market, offering users seamless access to a diverse array of sports facilities, including hockey rinks, pickleball courts, and more.
Backed by Sports Illustrated, the platform – available on both desktop and mobile devices – highlights 50+ local spaces, from family-owned facilities and community centers to schools and other institutions.
NHL team practice arenas are available for users to rent out by the hour. This includes Five Point Arena, where the Anaheim Ducks train, providing Angelinos with unprecedented access to top-tier sports venues.
CatchCorner CEO Jonathan Azouri says taking the east coast innovation out west was a no-brainer.
“Expanding to Southern California was both a strategic move and a natural fit with the trajectory of our growth. The vibrant sports culture and enthusiastic community align perfectly with CatchCorner’s mission to democratize access to sports and recreation,” he says.
By bringing CatchCorner to LA, the platform aims to empower individuals to pursue their passion for sports while supporting local businesses and driving community engagement.
Its growth encompasses regions such as Orange County and the South Bay, ensuring a diverse array of facilities are accessible to sports enthusiasts while also making life easier for these facilities by modernizing and streamlining the booking process.
SRGN Studios in central LA is one of the newest facilities to collaborate with the sports facility booking app.
The 20,000 square foot multi-purpose creative space, used by A-listers like 2Chainz and G-Eazy, includes a regulation-sized basketball court which can be booked directly through CatchCorner.
Azouri confirms that basketball holds the top spot on the app in LA specifically. He notes that soccer and volleyball are also picking up steam.
“The great thing about CatchCorner is that it features a full range, including more niche options that are often overlooked, such as baseball cages, golf simulators, and badminton courts,” he explains. “There has to be something for everyone.”
Jump Beyond Sports, Billie Jean King Tennis Center, Pickle Pop and Anaheim ICE are just some of the coveted spaces users can rent by the hour.
So far, CatchCorner has made significant strides in its expansion efforts, having established a presence in a dozen markets, including New York, Boston, Chicago and Vancouver. Its impact is evident, having generated over millions in gains for its affiliate partners and amassing a robust clientele of thousands active users.
“We’re happy we can help people save time and effort on both the facility and customer sides. Our ultimate goal is to inspire a greater level of participation in sports, fitness, and leisure activities among people of all ages,” he says.
Looking ahead, Azouri outlines a robust vision for CatchCorner, emphasizing that the company plans to significantly broaden its network of partner facilities across Los Angeles indefinitely. This expansion strategy is designed to ensure that more communities can benefit from the company’s offerings, increasing accessibility and convenience for users citywide.
Convenience, Azouri says, can be attributed to the widespread success of the app.
“People prefer convenience. The more convenience we can provide to this ecosystem as a whole, the better of a job we are doing,” he says.
Published by: Khy Talara
