DiNKR Launches ‘Open to Dating’ Feature To Serve Picklers Looking For Love
DiNKR, the fast-growing app known for connecting pickleball players through court bookings and match scheduling, is now taking the idea of connection to a new level. Starting this June, the app rolls out a bold new feature called “Open to Dating”—a profile tag that lets users signal romantic interest while staying firmly rooted in the sport’s community spirit.
This opt-in addition allows players to quietly express that they’re not just looking for games—but maybe also for a meaningful match beyond the scoreline.
“We created DiNKR to bring people together through the sport they love,” says Dan Brooks, Founder and CEO of DiNKR. “Pickleball already boasts an incredible community. Our new ‘love-match’ tags take that social aspect to its logical next step.”
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An Optional, Safe, And Mutual Experience
Importantly, the new feature is entirely optional. The “Open to Dating” tag will only be visible to other users who’ve also opted in, creating a private and mutually respectful space for those looking to mix pickleball with personal chemistry.
To ensure safety and accountability, the feature comes with age and identity verification, aligning with the app’s ongoing commitment to creating a trusted environment for users.
“At a time when people are looking to meet through shared passions rather than endless swipes,” Brooks continues, “we’re proud to be the first pickleball app to embrace this dating-through-activities trend. Come June, a pickup game at the local court could turn into a meet-cute—and that’s exactly the kind of real-world connection DiNKR was built to spark.”
Reflecting Shifts In Modern Social Behavior
DiNKR’s new dating feature arrives at a time when younger generations are increasingly turning away from traditional dating apps. Instead, many prefer activity-based interactions—organic, low-pressure ways to meet people while doing something they already enjoy.
Pickleball, with its mix of physical play, social energy, and inclusive culture, has quietly become a fertile ground for friendships, fitness, and now, perhaps, romance. With the "Open to Dating" tag, DiNKR is simply giving shape to something that’s already happening naturally on courts across the country.
Whether you're chasing dinks and drives or hoping to spark something more personal, DiNKR is making room for it all. For those only interested in competition, the app stays focused and distraction-free. But for picklers curious about where a casual game might lead—well, love may now be just a paddle away.
As pickleball continues to grow, DiNKR proves once again that it’s more than just a scheduling tool—it’s a reflection of the community it serves.
