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A group of Buddiz runners on a trail above the Seine
The Buddiz app home: upcoming sessions from the people you follow
Anthony just joined a sessionin Le Grand-Quevilly
Elisabeth just joined a sessionin Rouen

How it works

From your phone to the meeting point

On the map

Set your radius: the map shows upcoming meetups, events and the buddiz nearby. The list right below gives you the distance, day and time.

  • A radius you set with one finger
  • Meetups and events on the same map
  • Distance, day and time for each one

Near you

Things are already happening around you

Sports events near you

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Join an active club

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Why Buddiz

Sport is better together

  • Sport together

    When motivation drops, other people keep you going

    When the days get shorter and motivation drops, that is often when people give up. Together, you keep at it: someone is waiting for you, so you go.

  • 1 account, all your sports

    You run in the morning, play padel in the evening and football on weekends? One Buddiz is enough.

    Find a sports partner

  • With your sports apps

    Nobody here looks at your time

    Seeing other people's times can make you doubt yourself, to the point of not daring to show up. On Buddiz, nobody compares, people meet up: every level, beginners included.

  • Women-only

    A space dedicated to women athletes

    Propose or join meetups reserved for women. The "Women only" filter shows just those, and the location and chat are only visible to participants.

  • Your Buddiz

    Everyone you meet leaves you their card

    Discover Tes BuddizCamille's player card at the Legend tier, next to four collection thumbnails at the Buddy, Loyal, Regular and First tiers
  • Two smiling runners after a race, medal around the neck, in front of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris

    Who is behind Buddiz?

    Two athletes looking for people to train with

    In 2023, I was going through a different Facebook group for every padel venue. In 2025, deep in marathon training, I was looking for someone to join my long runs. We found nothing, so the two of us built it. We use it every week, just like you.

    Read our story

Going away for a few days?

Keep your rhythm, wherever you are

Declare your stay in the app: during your dates, Buddiz looks there. Sessions, the feed and local clubs where you are, then back home without doing anything.

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  • The app looks thereDiscover, the feed and the home screen show where you're staying. Where nobody is there yet, you start the session or ask to be told.
  • Locals alerted, if you askFor certified members only, with an account over 7 days old and one session done. They see your first name, your photo, your home town and your sport, never your exact dates nor where you sleep.
  • Honest about coverageBuddiz was born in Normandy and is liveliest there. Elsewhere there are sometimes few people: the app tells you so, it never invents anyone.

They're already in

What they think

Usually I used to run on my own… Buddiz let us meet people. On my own, I honestly wouldn't have done it.
Jeje, five-a-side player, now runs with a group on the Rouen quays

  • "Ça fait six mois que je suis sur Rouen sans club. En deux semaines j'ai trouvé trois binômes de sortie longue qui ont ma cadence, c'est le jour et la nuit."

    - Clément, 31 ans, coureur à Rouen

  • "J'avais peur de reprendre le padel en arrivant au Havre, je connaissais personne. Là je joue deux fois par semaine avec des gens de mon niveau, et l'ambiance est top."

    - Camille, 28 ans, joueuse de padel à Le Havre

  • "Nouvelle sur Caen, je cherchais des partenaires de tennis réguliers sans repasser par la liste d'attente du club. En quelques jours j'avais un créneau fixe chaque semaine avec les mêmes joueurs."

    - Léa, 27 ans, joueuse de tennis à Caen

  • "On complétait nos matchs du jeudi soir à la dernière minute sur WhatsApp. Depuis qu'on est passé sur Buddiz, on n'a plus jamais été à court de joueurs."

    - Thomas, 42 ans, joueur de foot 5 à Caen

  • "Les randos en solo me faisaient peur. Avec Buddiz je pars en petit groupe le dimanche, ça m'a redonné envie de ressortir les chaussures."

    - Sarah, 35 ans, randonneuse à Rouen

  • "Je roulais toujours seul le week-end. Maintenant on part à trois ou quatre depuis Caen, même allure, et on ne se pose plus la question de la motivation."

    - Julien, 39 ans, cycliste à Caen

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FAQ

You might be wondering

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What is Buddiz?

Buddiz helps you find sports partners near you, host or join sessions, and see the same faces again week after week. The app is available on iOS, Android and the web.

Is Buddiz free?

Yes. The app is free, with no subscription. The only exception: an association, a company or a coach whose professional card has been verified can ask for a contribution for their session (court hire, coaching). The price is then shown before you sign up, and you pay by card in the app.

How do I find buddiz near me?

On the home screen, “Buddiz to follow” suggests people who get moving near you: people you've already crossed paths with, people at your level in your sport, people free at the same times as you, or simply people active in your area.

How do I join someone else's session?

Open it from Discover, as a list or on the map, and tap “Join this session”. If the organiser approves each request, the button becomes “Request to join”: with no answer within 48h, or once it starts, your request is declined automatically. If it's full, choose “Join the waitlist”.

What is a women-only session?

Only women can join it. The ones run by Buddiz and partner Spots are open to all women: set in your profile that you're a woman, and you can sign up. With a profile photo showing your face, you see the names and photos of those signed up; the chat opens once you've joined. The ones proposed by a member also require a certified profile: a short video of your face, compared with your profile photo on your phone. If you're a woman, the option is offered when you create your own session.

How do I set up a carpool to session or a race?

In the chat of session, or on a race page, tap "Carpool": "I'm driving" to offer your seats (where you leave from, at what time, how many seats), or "I need a seat". Others hop in with one tap, and the driver is notified. Only for participants (for interested people, on a race): a departure point is never shown to onlookers. No number to swap, no cost sharing: Buddiz connects people, it doesn't organise the transport.

Can I use the app without an account?

You need an account, and it's free. Without one, you can only open a link someone sent you, with some details hidden. To join, message or host, create your account.

Ready to join the community?

Choose your sport and find your first buddiz in 5 minutes.

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