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Hi Toronto!

Does meeting new people feel awkward? Not anymore. We make it feel like play!

We are on a mission to help you meet like-minded people through PICKLEBALL games.
Say Goodbye to awkward small talks and Hello to real connections with The Social Buzzer.

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We Hear Your Pain

We hear you... because we’ve been there too.

We’ve spoken to hundreds of adults facing the same problem: wanting to meet new people, but feeling stuck and alone in the process. That’s why The Social Buzzer replaces the pressure of traditional meetups with a fun game of pickleball, followed by a relaxed hangout. We’re here to turn the usual meet and greet struggle into real friendships that actually stick.

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I just moved to Toronto, and making new friends as an adult is so much harder than I expected, especially when moving to a new city.
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Small talk over dinner drains me. If we could just do something together first, I'd be more comfortable and the conversation would feel organic.
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I went to play pickleball hoping to hang out with new people, but as soon as the games ended, everyone just left and I still didn’t make any friends.‍
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Pickleball looks fun, and I’ve always wanted to play it. But I don’t have anyone to play with... I don’t want to embarrass myself going alone.
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I signed up for a budget dinner to meet new people through an app, thinking it’d be fun, but got assigned a fancy place and paid $80 for a meal I didn’t even enjoy.‍
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Even when I meet new people through others, it’s hard to be myself right away. I wish we could just do something fun first to break the ice.
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After my breakup, I realized I’d built my entire social life around one person. Now I’m starting over without knowing where to start from.
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Most of my close friends have either moved out of Toronto or are busy with their kids. I didn’t realize how lonely a city could feel without them.
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I work remotely and my social life is basically non existent. I want to meet people without it feeling like a networking event.
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What we Offer

Why should you join us?

Our goal is simple: Do everything to make your life easy, from matching you with the right group of people who you will vibe with to guiding the game and planning the post-play hang, so all you have to do is show up, play, and make real connections!

No Pickleball Experience? No Problem.

No Pickleball Experience? No Problem.

You're matched with a small group of like-minded people at your skill level. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pickleball player. Our Social Buzzer captains are there to help ease you in, teach you the ropes if needed, and make sure you feel like you belong from the first serve.

No Forced Intros or Small Talk, Play First Talk Later.

No Forced Intros or Small Talk, Play First Talk Later.

Doing something active like pickleball breaks the ice effortlessly. With a Social Buzzer captain guiding the vibe and a post-game hangout planned, you’ll go from teammates to new friends — without the awkwardness of “so, what do you do?” small talk.

We Handle the Hassle, You Show Up.

We Handle the Hassle, You Show Up.

We take care of everything — booking courts, providing paddles, and even suggesting where to head after the game. You just show up, get moving, and enjoy a real-life social experience that beats another night on the couch, alone with Netflix and noodles.

Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it... Listen to the community from our pilot!

"I’ve always wanted to try pickleball but was too nervous to go alone. This made it so easy. Everything was set up, everyone was friendly, and I actually made two new friends I now see every week!"

Sophia

26

“Networking events felt forced and dating apps were draining. This was the first time I met new people and it didn’t feel awkward. I've even tried a social dinner app, but it felt stiff like we were all performing. With The Social Buzzer, the pickleball broke the ice. By the time we sat down for drinks, we already had something to start the conversation about. It just felt fun.”

Abhishek

30

"I usually work from home and don’t go out. I didn’t expect much from this but I was pleasantly surprised. This got me moving and talking again. Way better than another night at home. 10/10 would recommend."

Ben

38

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