Arena Go
Overview
ArenaGo is a next-generation sports facility discovery and booking platform designed for Finland. It helps users find nearby football fields, padel courts, gyms, and ice rinks — and connect with others who love the same sports.
The app brings together location-based search, community features, and real-time availability in one elegant interface.
No more endless calls or Facebook messages to find a place to play — ArenaGo makes it as easy as booking a movie ticket.
The Problem
For most people, finding and booking a public or private sports facility is still a painful experience:
- City facility websites are outdated and inconsistent.
- You can’t easily compare availability or price.
- Group coordination happens across WhatsApp, Messenger, and spreadsheets.
- There’s no unified app that integrates maps, groups, and booking.
We saw the same frustration in every city — from Helsinki to Espoo to Tampere — and decided to fix it.
The Solution
ArenaGo provides an all-in-one experience to discover, organize, and play.
Explore Page
- Smart filters by city and sport
- Map/List toggle built with OpenLayers (with clustering for performance)
- “AI Suggested Facilities” — personalized recommendations based on user behavior (coming soon)
- Animated transitions and filter chips for a delightful UX
Groups & Communities
- Create private or public groups for recurring sessions
- View detailed schedules, member lists, and facility info
- Seamlessly integrate with your favorite facilities
- Support for custom group images, descriptions, and chat (coming soon)
Technical Architecture
| Layer | Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend | Nextjs, Typescript, Tailwindcss, Shadcn | Modern UI & SSR |
| Backend | Nodejs, Typescript, Redis, Supabase | - |
| State management | Zustand, Tanstack | Lightweight, reactive |
| Animations | Framer motion | Smooth UI transitions |
| Mobile | React Native | Coming soon |
Business Potential
ArenaGo has three core growth tracks:
Freemium Model
- Free for users to explore and join public groups
- Paid subscriptions for premium booking or analytics features
Facility Partnerships
- Integrate directly with sports centers for live availability & payment
- Facility dashboard powered by Electron + Prisma
Community Engagement
- Sponsored sports events and tournaments
- Brand partnerships (e.g., Decathlon, Liikunta Helsinki)
By bridging data between citizens, cities, and clubs, ArenaGo could become the digital infrastructure of recreational sports in Finland.
Future Plans
- AI-powered facility recommendation engine
- Mobile app (React Native)
- Social booking (share sessions with friends)
- Integration with Harrastuspassi.fi and Google Calendar
- Partner dashboard for facility analytics
Community Impact
Beyond convenience, ArenaGo encourages movement and connection — it helps locals meet, play, and stay active.
For cities, it helps increase utilization of public sports spaces, contributing to healthier, happier communities.
Closing Thoughts
ArenaGo is more than an app — it’s a movement to make sports accessible, social, and fun again. Built by people who love both code and community, it reflects what technology should do best: bring people together.